Removes certain restrictions on the release of unfounded reports of alleged abuse or maltreatment reports for persons engaged in a bona fide research purpose.
Impact
By allowing researchers to obtain unfounded reports, A09280 seeks to enhance studies related to abuse and maltreatment that might otherwise be hindered by the strict confidentiality provisions. This change could potentially lead to new insights and advancements in social services, enabling better preventive measures and interventions based on comprehensive data analysis. However, researchers will still face limitations regarding the identification of subjects involved in the reports, maintaining a level of confidentiality that safeguards personal data.
Summary
A09280 aims to amend the social services law in New York by removing certain restrictions on disclosing unfounded reports of alleged abuse or maltreatment for the purpose of bona fide research. This bill introduces a provision allowing qualified researchers to access these reports while ensuring that personally identifiable information remains confidential unless essential for research objectives and approved by the department. The intent of the bill is to foster research that can contribute to better understanding and prevention of abuse and maltreatment.
Contention
Notable points of contention surrounding A09280 include concerns about privacy and the potential for misuse of data. Opponents may argue that even with restrictions, any sharing of information related to abuse or maltreatment could infringe on individuals' rights to confidentiality. Proponents, on the other hand, emphasize the necessity of this amendment for informed research that could benefit victims and society at large. Balancing the need for research transparency and stringent protective measures will be essential in discussions about the bill's approval.
Same As
Removes certain restrictions on the release of unfounded reports of alleged abuse or maltreatment reports for persons engaged in a bona fide research purpose.
Removes certain restrictions on the release of unfounded reports of alleged abuse or maltreatment reports for persons engaged in a bona fide research purpose.
Relates to unsealing unfounded child abuse and maltreatment reports upon a court order finding that justice requires the information in such reports is necessary for the determination of charges being investigated by a grand jury or for the purposes of prosecuting a violation of the penal law or otherwise necessary for the furtherance of justice.
Relates to reporting allegations of child abuse or maltreatment that occurred to a resident of New York in another state to an agency having similar powers in the state in which the allegations occurred.
Identifies persons to be mandatory reporters of senior abuse or maltreatment; describes the procedures and steps to be taken to report senior abuse to adult protective services.
Relates to ovarian cancer research; requires biennial reporting on recommendations from the health research and science board on the types of data that would be useful for ovarian cancer researchers.
Requires a caller making a report of suspected child abuse or maltreatment to the central register to leave their name and contact information; prohibits the office of children and family services from releasing information identifying a person who made such a report.
Requires a caller making a report of suspected child abuse or maltreatment to the central register to leave their name and contact information; prohibits the office of children and family services from releasing information identifying a person who made such a report.
Enacts the "New York open water data act"; directs certain agencies, under the leadership of conveners, to identify and integrate key water data sets; provides duties and an annual plan for data to be researched and reported.