EXECUTIVE|DISORDER
Executive Order 13181
To Protect the Privacy of Protected Health Information in Oversight Investigations
Ordered by William J. Clinton on December 20, 2000
Summary
Limits federal law enforcement use of protected health data obtained in health oversight activities for purposes unrelated to health oversight. Requires senior DOJ or Defense officials to authorize such uses, balancing public interest against patient privacy. Annual reporting mandated to track these disclosures and their justification.
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