Whose Business Is It Anyway? The Compelling Need for Privacy of Medical Records in the Workplace
Law Office of Jon L. Gelman
The ever increasing desire of industry to contain costs in the medical management arena, as well as to gather infor.
Overview of the Privacy Act of 1974
Department of Justice
A discussion of the Privacy Act's disclosure prohibition, its access and amendment provisions, and its agency record keeping requirements. Prepared by the Office of Information and Privacy in coordination with the office of management and budget.
The Privacy of Medical Records
Law Office of Jon L. Gelman
The deadline for Congressional action on privacy legislation is August 21, 1999. If Congress fails to act then the .
Canada's Privacy Laws vs. the USA PATRIOT ACT
Michelle Kisluk and Wendy Gross of Torys LLP
Those who handle individuals? personal information, including financial details, in the course of business are required to treat that information in accordance with Canada?s privacy laws. This includes obtaining each individual?s consent to the purposes for which, and persons to whom, this information is disclosed.
Privacy and security of your medical records: The New Number
Law Office of Jon L. Gelman
The United States government is now discussing how to deal with the computerization of medical records.
Towards a Unified Approach on Protection of Genetic Information
Mary J. Hildebrand and Jacqueline Klosek of Goodwin Procter LLP
Genetic information is being used with increasing frequency and in a wide variety of different applications. At the same time, however, the use of such information has raised concerns about the potential for misuse and abuse. As a result, there have been a number of laws legislative proposals that would place certain conditions or limitations on the use of genetic information.
Your Right to Federal Records
Department of Justice
This pamphlet is a joint publication of Department of Justice and the General Services Administration concerning both the Freedom of Information Act and the Privacy Act.
Locking The Virtual Door: Privacy Matters In E-Commerce.
Michael M Sax of Michael M. Sax
Mr. Sax provides an overview of European Union, Canadian and US efforts to address privacy matters in E-Commerce.
Congress Takes Vacation from Medical Privacy Bills
Law Office of Jon L. Gelman
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) of 1996 (P.L. 104-191) called for protection of the.
Your Right to Federal Records Questions and Answers on the Freedom of Information Act and the Privacy Act
General Services Administration, General Counsel Office
Guide prepared by the General Services Administration and the Department of Justice which provides information about the Freedom of Information Act and the Privacy Act of 1974 in order to assist members of the public in exercising their rights.
Implementation of HIPAA'S Privacy Rules
Karen L. Kahn of Modrall Sperling
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 ("HIPAA") Privacy Rules took effect on April 14, 2003.ÃÂ Businesses are seeking legal help with various parts of the Privacy Rules: reviewing Business Associate Agreements; drafting Privacy Notices and HIPAA Compliant Authorizations; revising personnel policies relating to ADA, FMLA, Workers' Compensation, and Drug Testing; and resolving issues of privacy involved in providing service to minors.