Health Privacy From Global Bureaucrats Act
Summary
H.R. 5006, the "Health Privacy From Global Bureaucrats Act," aims to prevent the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Secretary of the Treasury from releasing taxpayer, patient, and vaccine data to the World Health Organization (WHO) or any foreign government. The bill seeks to ensure the privacy of sensitive health-related data. It directly addresses concerns about international access to American citizens' health information.
Expected Effects
If enacted, this bill would prohibit the specified federal agencies from sharing taxpayer, patient, and vaccine data with the WHO or foreign governments. This would likely lead to increased data security for American citizens. It may also impact international collaborations in public health initiatives.
Potential Benefits
- Enhanced privacy for taxpayer, patient, and vaccine data.
- Greater control over sensitive health information.
- Reduced risk of foreign access to personal medical records.
- Reinforced data sovereignty.
- Addresses public concerns regarding data sharing with international bodies.
Most Benefited Areas:
Potential Disadvantages
- Potential hindrance of international cooperation on global health issues.
- Possible limitations on data sharing necessary for tracking and responding to pandemics.
- Could strain relationships with international health organizations.
- May create bureaucratic hurdles for legitimate data sharing needs.
- Potential for delayed responses to global health emergencies.
Most Disadvantaged Areas:
Constitutional Alignment
The bill aligns with the principles of individual liberty and privacy, which are implicitly protected by the Fourth Amendment regarding unreasonable searches and seizures. While the Constitution does not explicitly address data privacy in the digital age, the spirit of protecting citizens from governmental overreach supports this type of legislation. The Tenth Amendment reserves powers not delegated to the federal government to the states or the people, which could be interpreted to support greater control over health data at the national level.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).