79 FR 90 pgs. 26770-26771 - Privacy Act of 1974; Computer Matching Program
Type: NOTICEVolume: 79Number: 90Pages: 26770 - 26771
Pages: 26770, 26771Docket number: [Docket No. DHS-2014-0021]
FR document: [FR Doc. 2014-10595 Filed 5-8-14; 8:45 am]
Agency: Homeland Security Department
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Office of the Secretary
[Docket No. DHS-2014-0021]
Privacy Act of 1974; Computer Matching Program
AGENCY:
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Department of Homeland Security.
ACTION:
Notice.
Overview Information: Privacy Act of 1974; Computer Matching Program between the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and the California Department of Health Care Services.
SUMMARY:
This document provides notice of the existence of a computer matching program between the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and the California Department of Health Care Services, titled "Verification Division DHS-USCIS/CA-DHCS."
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services provides this notice in accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended by the Computer Matching and Privacy Protection Act of 1988 (Pub. L. 100-503) and the Computer Matching and Privacy Protection Amendments of 1990 (Pub. L. 101-508) (Privacy Act); Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Final Guidance Interpreting the Provisions of Public Law 100-503, the Computer Matching and Privacy Protection Act of 1988, 54 FR 25818 (June 19, 1989); and OMB Circular A-130, Appendix I, 65 FR 77677 (December 12, 2000).
Participating Agencies: The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (DHS-USCIS) is the source agency and the California Department of Health Care Services (CA-DHCS) is the recipient agency.
Purpose of the Match: This Computer Matching Agreement allows DHS-USCIS to provide CA-DHCS with electronic access to immigration status information contained within the DHS-USCIS Verification Information System (VIS). The immigration status information will enable CA-DHCS to determine whether an applicant is eligible for benefits under Medicaid Programs administered by CA-DHCS.
[top] Authority for Conducting the Matching Program: Section 121 of the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA) of 1986, Public Law 99-603, as amended by the Personal Responsibility
CA-DHCS seeks access to the information contained in the DHS-USCIS VIS database for the purpose of confirming the immigration status of alien and naturalized/derived United States citizen applicants for, or recipients of, the benefits it administers, in order to discharge its obligation to conduct such verifications pursuant to Section 1137 of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. 1320b-7, and California Welfare and Institutions Code §§ 1104.1, 14007.5, and 14011.2.
Categories of Records and Individuals Covered: DHS-USCIS will provide the following to CA-DHCS: Records in the DHS-USCIS VIS database containing information related to the status of aliens and other persons on whom DHS-USCIS has a record as an applicant, petitioner, or beneficiary. See DHS/USCIS-004 Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements Program System of Records Notice, 77 FR 47415 (August 8, 2012).
CA-DHCS will provide the following to DHS-USCIS: CA-DHCS records pertaining to alien and naturalized/derived United States citizen applicants for, or recipients of, entitlement benefit programs administered by the State.
CA-DHCS will match the following records with DHS-USCIS records:
• Alien Registration Number.
• I-94 Number.
• Last Name.
• First Name.
• Middle Name.
• Date of Birth.
• Nationality.
• Social Security Number (SSN).
DHS-USCIS will match the following records with CA-DHCS records:
• Alien Registration Number.
• I-94 Number.
• Last Name.
• First Name.
• Middle Name.
• Date of Birth.
• Country of Birth (not nationality).
• SSN (if available).
• Date of Entry.
• Immigration Status Data.
• Sponsorship Information (sponsor's full name, SSN, and address).
Inclusive Dates of the Matching Program: The inclusive dates of the matching program are from June 8, 2014, and continuing for 18 months through December 7, 2015. The matching program may be extended for up to an additional 12 months thereafter, if certain conditions are met.
Address for Receipt of Public Comments or Inquires: Individuals wishing to comment on this matching program or obtain additional information about the program, including requesting a copy of the Computer Matching Agreement between DHS-USCIS and CA-DHCS, may contact:
For general questions please contact: Donald K. Hawkins, 202-272-8030, Privacy Officer, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Department of Homeland Security, 20 Massachusetts Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20529.
For privacy questions please contact: Karen L. Neuman (202-343-1717), Chief Privacy Officer, Privacy Office, Department of Homeland Security, Washington, DC 20528.
Dated: April 29, 2014.
Karen L. Neuman
Chief Privacy Officer, Department of Homeland Security.
[FR Doc. 2014-10595 Filed 5-8-14; 8:45 am]
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