OC HMIS (HOMELESS MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM)

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Client's Rights The client has a right to receive a copy of this Agency Agreement at the time of request. Each client has the right to receive the following, no later than five (5) business days of a written request: • A correction of inaccurate or incomplete PPI • A copy of their consent form • A copy of their HMIS records • A current list of participating agencies that have access to HMIS data Data Use This Agency must protect HMIS data by ensuring that: • A link to the Privacy Notice is accessed from the Organization's website. • OC HMIS is not accessible to unauthorized users • OC HMIS is only accessed by computers approved by the Organization • HMIS Users are trained regarding user responsibilities and conduct • HMIS Users sign and comply with the OC HMIS User Agreement • HMIS Users forward a copy of a client's Revocation of Consent to the HMIS System Administrator, 2-1- 1 Orange County (2110C), within 24 hours of receipt Responsibilities This Agency is responsible to ensure that: • The Notice Regarding Collection of Personal Information is posted at each intake desk or comparable location • HMIS Users do not misuse the system • Clients are notified if a breach of their PPI is discovered • Any HMIS User who finds a possible security lapse on the system is obligated to immediately report it to 2110C • A signed copy of the Consent to Share Protected Personal Information is retained for a period of seven (7) years after the PPI was created or last changed. Rights and Privileges OC HMIS data is stored in one central database and is managed by 2110C. While each agency owns their own data within the database, the Orange County Continuum of Care (CoC) may release aggregate data about its own continuum at the program, sub -regional, and regional level. Aggregate data may be released without organization permission at the discretion of the Continuum. Use of the OC HMIS is a privilege and is assigned and managed by 2110C. 2 Updated 8/24/18