Section 19a-2a-6 - Environmental health data system(a)General nature and purpose(1) Location. The environmental health data system is located at 21 Grand Street, Hartford, Connecticut.(2) Format. Personal data is stored in the environmental health data system in both automated and manual forms.(3) Purpose. The purpose of the environmental health data system is to: (A) document reduced morbidity and mortality; and(B) improve living conditions for state residents as a result of:(i) educational programs;(ii) regulatory programs; and(iii) passive programs that address hazards through alteration of the environment.(4) Official responsible. The bureau chief of the health promotion bureau is located at 21 Grand Street, Hartford, Connecticut, and is responsible for the environmental health data system. Requests for disclosure or amendment of the records in the system should be directed to this official.(5) Routine sources. Personal data in the environmental health data system is routinely obtained from:(A) professional licenses;(B) professional registrations;(C) professional certifications;(D) environmental inspection results; and(E) occupational exposure results.(6) Legal authority. Collection, maintenance and use of personal data in the environmental health data system is authorized by Connecticut General Statutes, sections:(A) 19a-110 through 19a-111d;(D) 20-435 through 20-439.(b)Categories(1) The categories of personal data maintained by the environmental health data system are: (D) training and work experience; and(2) The category of other data maintained by the environmental data system is business records.(3) The categories of persons on whom records are maintained are:(A) applicants for professional registration, certification or licensure; and(B) persons with high blood lead levels.(c)Uses(1) Routine uses (A) Users. The environmental health data system is used by department staff.(B) Purpose. The environmental health data system is used for:(i) verification of educational credentials;(ii) verification of training or work credentials;(iii) disease and environmental surveillance; and(iv) monitoring of conformance to regulations and statutes.(2) Retention. Records for each personal data system are maintained in accordance with schedules prepared by the Connecticut State Library, Department of Public Records Administration and records retention schedule as approved by the Public Records Administrator as authorized by section 11-8a of the Connecticut General Statutes. Retention schedules shall be maintained on file at the office of the official responsible for the data system and may be examined during normal business hours.Conn. Agencies Regs. § 19a-2a-6
Adopted effective August 24, 1995