Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology; American Health Information Community Chronic Care Workgroup Meeting, 14815 [07-1539]

Download as PDF jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 60 / Thursday, March 29, 2007 / Notices Counsel, 600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20580, 202–326–2447, atang@ftc.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974, 5 U.S.C. 552a, this document provides public notice that the FTC is proposing to adopt a new ‘‘routine use’’ that will apply to all FTC records systems covered by the Privacy Act of 1974. The Act applies to agency systems of records about individuals that the agency maintains and retrieves by name or other personal identifier, such as its personnel and payroll systems and certain other FTC records systems. A list of the agency’s current Privacy Act records systems can be viewed on the FTC’s Web site at: https://www.ftc.gov/ foia/listofpasystems.htm. The new routine use would be added to Appendix 1, which describes routine uses that apply globally to all FTC Privacy Act records systems. See 57 FR 45678 (1992), https://www.ftc.gov/foia/ sysnot/appendix1.pdf. This new routine use is needed in order to allow for disclosure of records to appropriate persons and entities for purposes of response and remedial efforts in the event of a breach of data contained in the protected systems. This routine use will facilitate an effective response to a confirmed or suspected breach by allowing for disclosure to individuals affected by the breach, in cases, if any, where such disclosure is not otherwise authorized under the Act. This routine use will also authorize disclosures to others who are in a position to assist in response efforts, either by assisting in notification to affected individuals or otherwise playing a role in preventing, minimizing, or remedying harms from the breach. The Privacy Act authorizes the agency to adopt routine uses that are consistent with the purpose for which information is collected and subject to that Act. 5 U.S.C. 552a(b)(3); see also 5 U.S.C. 552a(a)(7). The FTC believes that it is consistent with the collection of information pertaining to such individuals to disclose Privacy Act records when, in doing so, it will help prevent, minimize or remedy a data breach or compromise that may affect such individuals. By contrast, the FTC believes that failure to take reasonable steps to help prevent, minimize the harm that may result from such a breach or compromise would jeopardize, rather than promote, the privacy of such individuals. Accordingly, the Commission concludes that it is authorized under the Privacy Act to adopt a routine use permitting VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:20 Mar 28, 2007 Jkt 211001 disclosure of Privacy Act records for such purposes. In accordance with the Privacy Act, see 5 U.S.C. 552a(e)(4) and (11), the FTC is publishing notice of this routine use and giving the public a 30-day period to comment before adopting it as final. The FTC is also providing at least 40 days advance notice of this proposed system notice amendment to OMB and the Congress, as required by the Act, 5 U.S.C. 552a(r), and OMB Circular A– 130, Revised, Appendix I. We note that the text of this routine use is taken from the routine use that has already been published in final form by the Department of Justice after public comment. See 72 FR 3410 (Jan. 25, 2007). Similarly, after taking into account comments, if any, received by the FTC, the FTC intends to publish its proposed routine use as final after the period for OMB and Congressional review is complete, including whatever revisions may be deemed appropriate or necessary, if any. Accordingly, the FTC hereby proposes to amend Appendix 1 of its Privacy Act system notices, as published at 57 FR 45678, by adding the following new routine use at the end of the existing routine uses set forth in that Appendix: * * * * * To appropriate agencies, entities, and persons when (1) the FTC suspects or has confirmed that the security or confidentiality of information in the system of records has been compromised; (2) the FTC has determined that as a result of the suspected or confirmed compromise there is a risk of harm to economic or property interests, identity theft or fraud, or harm to the security or integrity of this system or other systems or programs (whether maintained by the FTC or another agency or entity) that rely upon the compromised information; and (3) the disclosure made to such agencies, entities, and persons is reasonably necessary to assist in connection with the FTC’s efforts to respond to the suspected or confirmed compromise and prevent, minimize, or remedy such harm. By direction of the Commission. Donald S. Clark, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7–5821 Filed 3–28–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6750–01–P PO 00000 Frm 00049 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 14815 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology; American Health Information Community Chronic Care Workgroup Meeting ACTION: Announcement of meeting. SUMMARY: This notice announces the 14th meeting of the American Health Information Community Chronic Care Workgroup in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92–463, 5 U.S.C., App.). DATES: April 26, 2007, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time. ADDRESSES: Mary C. Switzer Building (330 C Street, SW., Washington, DC 20201), Conference Room 4090. Please bring photo ID for entry to a Federal building. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: https://www.hhs.gov/healthit/ahic/ chroniccare/. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Workgroup will continue its discussion on ways to deploy widely available, secure technologies solutions for remote monitoring and assessment of patients and for communication between clinicians about patients. The meeting will be available via Web cast. For additional information, go to: https://www.hhs.gov/healthit/ahic/ chroniccare/cc_instruct.htm. Dated: March 22, 2007. Judith Sparrow, Director, American Health Information Community, Office of Programs and Coordinator, Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology. [FR Doc. 07–1539 Filed 3–28–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4150–24–M DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology; American Health Information Community Population Health and Clinical Care Connections Workgroup Meeting ACTION: Announcement of meeting. SUMMARY: This notice announces the 15th meeting of the American Health Information Community Population Health and Clinical Care Connections Workgroup [formerly Biosurveillance Workgroup] in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92–463, 5 U.S.C., App.). E:\FR\FM\29MRN1.SGM 29MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 60 (Thursday, March 29, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Page 14815]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 07-1539]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES


Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information 
Technology; American Health Information Community Chronic Care 
Workgroup Meeting

ACTION: Announcement of meeting.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces the 14th meeting of the American Health 
Information Community Chronic Care Workgroup in accordance with the 
Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463, 5 U.S.C., App.).

DATES: April 26, 2007, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time.

ADDRESSES: Mary C. Switzer Building (330 C Street, SW., Washington, DC 
20201), Conference Room 4090. Please bring photo ID for entry to a 
Federal building.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: https://www.hhs.gov/healthit/ahic/
chroniccare/.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Workgroup will continue its discussion 
on ways to deploy widely available, secure technologies solutions for 
remote monitoring and assessment of patients and for communication 
between clinicians about patients.
    The meeting will be available via Web cast. For additional 
information, go to: https://www.hhs.gov/healthit/ahic/chroniccare/cc_
instruct.htm.

    Dated: March 22, 2007.
Judith Sparrow,
Director, American Health Information Community, Office of Programs and 
Coordinator, Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information 
Technology.
[FR Doc. 07-1539 Filed 3-28-07; 8:45 am]
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