NIH Eye on Privacy News

NIH Office of the Senior Official for Privacy

Current issue of NIH Eye on Privacy
(May 2009)

Web 2.0 Technology is Ready. Are We?
Privacy Blotter—Egregious Violations, Serious Consequences, and Maybe a New PR Firm!
Web 2.0 and Government in the News
Privacy Pick-Me-Up—Like a 2 p.m. cup of coffee, these FAQs will keep you on your toes
Meet Your Privacy Coordinator: Jerry King
Privacy Rules Hamper Adoption of Electronic Medical Records, Study Says
GAO Report Update


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Back Issues of NIH Eye on Privacy
NIH Eye on Privacy (January 2009) Make Privacy Your New Year’s Resolution! Obama: All Medical Records Computerized by 2014 McCain-Palin BlackBerries Spill Secrets Senators Gregg and Feinstein Introduce Bipartisan Measure to Combat Identity Theft and Protect Privacy 2008 Breach Numbers Nearly Double GAO Report Update Battle Over Privacy, Real ID Awaits Obama

NIH Eye on Privacy (December 2008) Letter from the OSOP: HHS/ED Clarify How HIPAA and FERPA Apply to Student Health Records Holiday Travel Tips: Protect Your Laptop This Season’s Top Privacy Gifts! Meet Your Privacy Coordinator: Kichelle Green Experts Spell Out Privacy Platform For Next Congress Data Breaches a Top Concern of Federal IT Managers

NIH Eye on Privacy (November 2008) Letter from the OSOP: NIH Supports Government-wide Social Security Number Reduction Initiative NIH Eye on Privacy, Straight to Your Inbox Meet Your Privacy Coordinator: Brian Albertini Privacy Leader Named to Obama Transition Team Federal Task Force Cites Privacy Challenges Facing Government Agencies State, VA Disclose Two New Data Breaches GAO Report Updates
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