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Use and Disclosure of Information
Establishment of Privacy Act Systems
HHS will establish the necessary Privacy Act systemsof records for
information provided to HHS by DOE(orwill indude such
information in existing systems). Before integrating DOE data into a
HHS system of records, HHSwill consult DOE about provisions of the
system notice, including the routine uses, applicable to the DOE data in
the system. Before establishing a new system of records for DOEdata,
HHSwill consult DOE aboutthe provisions of the system notice,
including the routine uses.
Disclosure of Information to the Public Generally
Information provided to HHS underthis agreement thatis requested
by the public under the Freedom of Information Act shall be made
available by HHSin accordance With the Act, 5 U.S.C. Section 552 and
implementing regulations, 45 C.F.R Part 5. In making decisions about
disclosure, HHS will consult DOE aboutany information provided by
DOEandidentified in advance by DOEas warranting such
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consultation.
Disclosure of Personally-Identifiable Information for Research
Purvoses
As provided under applicable laws, HHS will not use or disclose any
personally-identifiable information obtained from DOEorits
contractors except for research purposes. HHS will not use information
in identifiable form to make any determination abouttherights,
benefits, or privileges of any individual. HHS will use and disclose this
information in accord with agreements under which the personallyidentifiable information was obtained by DOE orits contractors
provided this is consistent with applicable law. Subject to applicable law and such.agreements, HHS will provide this information to DOE's
Comprehensive Epidemiologic Data Resource (CEDR) data base and
otherwise may disclose this information outside HHSfor research to
personsor entitiesit deemsqualified, after consultation with DOE and
in accord with the provisions for disclosure in HHS Privacy Act
notices. HHS shall notify DOE of anyefforts on the part of anyone to
obtain or use personally-identifiable information for purposes other
than research and shall use and take appropriate steps to prevent
improper disclosure. HHS will assist DOE as necessary in renegotiating
(as required by section IV.A., above) any agreements that preclude
disclosure to HHSof data held by DOEorits contractors.
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