Newsletter

Openline May 2001

Posted on May 1, 2001 in Newsletter

2001 Legislative Wrap-Up: Information PracticesOIP Opinion: Historic Preservation Records Public Staff Update 2001 Legislative Wrap-Up: Information PracticesDuring the 2001 Legislative Session, the Office of Information Practices (OIP) reviewed over 200 bills for their effect on government information practices. The bills listed below, unless otherwise noted, passed both houses of the Legislature and were sent to the ...
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Openline July-August 2000

Posted on Aug 1, 2000 in Newsletter

Medical Records Privacy Law: Update The Law . . . at a Glance More Help Available on OIP’s Web Site Recent OIP Opinions: Public Disclosure of Legislative Materials; DHS Fair Hearing Decisions Notes from the Editor Medical Records Privacy Law: UpdateHawaii’s medical records privacy law (Chapter 323C, Hawaii Revised Statutes) passed in the 1999 Legislative Session and took effect ...
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Openline April-June 2000

Posted on Jun 1, 2000 in Newsletter

2000 Legislative Wrap-Up: Information Practices Recent OIP Opinion: Persons Named in Criminal Law Enforcement InvestigationsWe’ve Moved! Staff Update Notes from the Editor 2000 Legislative Wrap-Up: Information PracticesDuring the 2000 Legislative Session, the Office of Information Practices (OIP) reviewed over 400 legislative initiatives for their effect on government information practices. The bills listed below, unless otherwise noted, passed both ...
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Openline January-March 2000

Posted on Mar 1, 2000 in Newsletter

2000 Legislative Update: Bills Affecting Information Practices Office of Information PracticesSunshine – ExemptionsSunshine – ConfidentialSunshinePrivacy 2000 Legislative Update:Bills Affecting Information PracticesThe Office of Information Practices reviews legislation and makes recommendations to the Legislature. One of the goals of the Uniform Information Practices Act (“UIPA”) is to provide for uniform legislation in the area of government information ...
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Openline November-December 1999

Posted on Dec 1, 1999 in Newsletter

Recent OIP Opinions: Building Permit Information; Seniors Mailing List; Identities of Complainants to DOH; Identities of Complainants to DLNR Harbor StaffOpen Meetings Law Online OIP Staff Update Outstanding Caseload With OIP Need Some Quick Answers? Recent OIP Opinions Building Permit InformationThe OIP was asked to revisit the advice set forth in OIP Opinion Letter Number 90-20. Opinion Letter 90-20 ...
Read More Openline November-December 1999

Openline October 1999

Posted on Oct 1, 1999 in Newsletter

OIP Helps Resolve Open Meetings Dispute New Rules Promote Access Privacy Study Update OIP Strong Supporter of Internet Access to Government Information Working for More Timely Assistance Recent OIP Opinion: Attempted Disclosure of Government RecordWhile OIP Opinion Is Pending Editor’s Note: As the articles below attest, the past few weeks have been an especially eventful period for the OIP. Issues ...
Read More Openline October 1999

Openline September 1999

Posted on Sep 1, 1999 in Newsletter

Open Government Initiative: OIP and State Libraries Promote Public Access Visit the Libraries and OIP on the Net New OIP Publications Coming Your Way OIP Staff Update Open Government Initiative:OIP and State Libraries Promote Public AccessThe Office of Information Practices and the Hawaii State Public Library System are working together to promote public access to State and county ...
Read More Openline September 1999

Openline August 1999

Posted on Aug 1, 1999 in Newsletter

New Model Forms for Record Requests and Responses Frequent Inquiries: Record Requests, Fees, Photocopies Act 87 Protects Privacy of Health Care Information New Model Forms for Record Requests and ResponsesThe Office of Information Practices has published two new model forms for State and county government agencies entitled “Request to Access a Government Record” and “Notice to Requester.” ...
Read More Openline August 1999

Openline June-July 1999

Posted on Jul 1, 1999 in Newsletter

Privacy of Health Care Information Public Official Jailed for Public Records Law Violation in Florida Recent OIP Opinion: DLNR Vessel RegistrationApplication Forms OIP Staff Update Privacy of Health Care Informationby Allan Bareng The primary health care relationship between patients and doctors has expanded to include a wide range of parties: employers, health plans, consulting physicians and other health care ...
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Openline May 1999

Posted on May 1, 1999 in Newsletter

1999 Legislative Wrap-UpOIP Staff Update 1999 Legislative Wrap-UpDuring the 1999 Legislative Session, the Office of Information Practices (OIP) reviewed 300 legislative initiatives for their effect on government information practices. The bills listed below passed both houses of the Legislature and most will, if enacted by the Governor, create substantive changes in information practices in the ...
Read More Openline May 1999