Federal Register #0930-0396

SAMHSA Seeks Public Comment on Data Security Requirements for Confidential Data Access

This opportunity is a request for public comment from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), part of the Department of Health and Human Services, regarding proposed data security requirements for accessing confidential data. - Government Buyer: - Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) - No OEMs or commercial vendors are involved, as this is not a procurement of products or services. - Products/Services Requested: - Collection of information from individuals and organizations applying to access confidential data assets via the Standard Application Process (SAP) Portal - Estimated 15 applications per year - Each application requires approximately 40 minutes to complete - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Applicants must comply with SAMHSA's data security protocols to access confidential data - The process is administrative and focuses on ensuring compliance with confidentiality and privacy laws - No specific hardware, software, or technical solutions are being procured

Description

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), within the Department of Health and Human Services, has submitted a proposed information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This collection pertains to data security requirements for accessing confidential data through the Standard Application Process (SAP) Portal, which streamlines applications for access to federal statistical data assets. SAMHSA will collect data security information from approved applicants to ensure compliance with confidentiality and privacy laws before granting access to restricted use microdata. Public comments on this proposed collection are requested by October 13, 2026.

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