Safe Guarding Flashcards
Who is responsible for administering and supervising the execution of the Privacy act statement for the Navy?
CNO
Who is responsible for administering and supervising the execution of the privacy act for the Marine Corps?
Commandant of the Marine Corps
What is the primary duty of the IDC regarding safe guarding records?
Familiarize with HIPAA and SECNAVINST 5211.5
Who has the authority to release information?
Officials having cognizance
Can by system managers designated by the DON
How do you release records to the individual?
Written request
Who is on the “need-to-know” basis for records release?
Other government departments and agencies
Define HIPAA
Health insurance portability and accountability act of 1996
What form is completed when record is disclosed?
OPNAV 5211/9
What are the procedures to amend a record?
Be in writing
Contain sufficient information
Description of information needing to be amended
Contain copies of available evidence
Burden of proof
How long does a system manger have to respond to an amend request?
10 working days
What are the three violations of the privacy act?
Maintaining unauthorized records
Wrongful disclosure
Wrongful request or obtain of records
What are the penalties for violating the privacy act?
Misdemeanor charge with fines up to $5000
Courts may award civil penalties
What are the penalties for violating HIPAA?
- Fined $50,000, imprisonment 1 yr or both
- If committed under false pretenses: $100,000 fine, 5 years imprisonment or both
- If committed to sell/transfer/use for commercial advantage/gain/malicious harm $250,000 fine, 10 years imprisonment or both
Where can you find the DD 2005 privacy act statement?
Preprinted section 2
