LETTER TO MR. JAMES M. FREY (Sanitized)

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP81M00980R000800010013-9
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: K
• Document Page Count: 1
• Document Creation Date: December 19, 2016
• Document Release Date: August 17, 2005
• Sequence Number: 13
• Publication Date: June 26, 1978
• Content Type: LETTER

THE DIRECTOR OF CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE OLC 78-2265/A
Approved For Release 2005/09/29 : CIA-RDP81 M00980R000800010013-9
WASHINGTON, 0. C. 20303
Office of Legislative Counsel
Mr. James M. Frey
Assistant Director for
Legislative Reference
Office of Management and Budget
Washington, D.C. 20503
Dear Mr. Frey:
I am writing in response to your request for the views of this Agency
on HESW's draft legislation, entitled the "Privacy of Medical Information Act."
In our view, the draft bill does not apply to the Central Intelligence
Agency. The term "medical care facility" (section 1192, page 13), in
establishing those organizations to which the bill would apply, excludes
a "federal entity"; the CIA would be such a facility. Moreover, the
types of health services which CIA provides its employees would not qualify
under the draft legislation's definition of "medical care facility."
Although the draft bill does not define the classes of persons
who fall within the term "patient," we presume the intent of HEY is Ea
have the protective provisions of this bill available only to citizens
of the United States and possibly permanent resident aliens. In order
to be absolutely clear on this point, we urge that such definition ",)e
included in the body of the draft or that it be clearly explained in
the legislative history. As this Agency's interests lie in the reau,I
of foreign intelligence and by extension to certain foreign persons :( r
the United States, we take no issue with the draft as written, assuming,
as stated above, the bill does not provide coverage to foreign persons,
who may, from time to time, seek medical care in the United States.
We appreciate the opportunity to comment on this proposed fegi .3tion,
and will be happy to provide any additional information concerning ouir
interests therewith. We would appreciate being kept advised of the
progress of this proposal, particularly as regards the issues tscu.' sled
in this letter.
Sincerely,
Si UV ::D
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Acting Legislative Counsel
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