ACA info used for law enforcement & auditing

[kwillia]

The policy contains many standard statements about information automatically collected regarding Internet browsers and IP addresses, temporary "cookies" used by the site, and website accessibility. However, at least two conditions may give some users pause before proceeding.

The first is regarding personal information submitted with an application for those users who follow through on the sign up process all the way to the end. The policy states that all information to help in applying for coverage and even for making a payment will be kept strictly confidential and only be used to carry out the function of the marketplace. There is, however, an exception: "[W]e may share information provided in your application with the appropriate authorities for law enforcement and audit activities." Here is the entire paragraph from the policy the includes the exception [emphasis added]:

Obamacare Marketplace: Personal Data Can Be Used For

The second privacy term that may prompt caution by users relates to email communications. The policy reads:

If you send us an e-mail, we use the information you send us to respond to your inquiry. E-mail correspondence may become a public record. As a public record, your correspondence could be disclosed to other parties upon their request in accordance with Maryland’s Public Information Act.

 

[bcp]

I don't see where it makes a difference, it wont be a year before the system is hacked and everyone's information, and health records are floating around in someone else's hands.
Our government is not exactly known for being professional when it comes to these things.

 

[BOP]

I don't see where it makes a difference, it wont be a year before the system is hacked and everyone's information, and health records are floating around in someone else's hands.
Our government is not exactly known for being professional when it comes to these things.

Pfft, you're low and slow, old timer.

Obamacare Exchanges System Likely to Go Live Unsecured Against Hacking - Yahoo Voices - voices.yahoo.com

COMMENTARY | As if proof enough of the dimensions of the Obamacare train wreck has hitherto not been obvious, Reuters reports that the computer system that will allow people to sign up for the insurance exchanges is behind schedule.

Specifically the government has yet to determine whether the system, still in development, will be entirely secure against hacking. The deadline for this determination is now September 30, 2013, the day before people will be required to start signing up. In effect, there is no margin in case bugs are found. The government may certify the exchanges system is ready to go before it is entirely secure.

In other words, the government is likely to expect millions of Americans to expose themselves to identity theft for the privilege of signing up for Obamacare, already over priced and of substandard quality. Words almost fail.