A bill to provide for the privacy of certain public assistance and social service records used or maintained by State and private agencies under programs receiving Federal financial assistance.
Privacy of Public Assistance and Social Services Records Act of 1981 - Requires each State, as a condition for receiving Federal funding for public assistance and social services programs, to provide for the privacy of records used in the administering of such programs.
Applies such requirement to the aid to families with dependent children program, medicaid, and the food stamp program, but not social security retirement, disability, or medicare programs, any program of unemployment compensation, or other Federal assistance programs which are subject to the Privacy Act of 1974.
Enumerates general principles which a State fair information practice statute must contain, including provisions with respect to the manner and notice of information collection, access to and correction of records, accuracy of records, disclosure of personal information, and enforcement.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to House Committee on Agriculture.
Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.
Referred to Subcommittee on Social Security.
Referred to Subcommittee on Health.
Referred to Subcommittee on Public Assistance and Unemployment Compensation.
Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
Referred to Subcommittee on Domestic Marketing, Consumer Relations, and Nutrition.
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