There are many groups and initiativeson the national scene addressing privacy and HIT. Below are links to some resources that address privacy and HIT.Government Accountability Office (GAO): “Health Information Technology: Early Efforts Initiated but Comprehensive Privacy Approach Needed for National Strategy” (January 2007) This report summarizes some of the national efforts and privacy and highlights the need for a coordinated approach.Health and Human Services Privacy & Security PageOutlines state and federal activities and provides additional resources on privacy and security.National Committee on Vital and Health Statistics (NCVHS)Advises Secretary of Health and Human Services on Privacy issues. Recent reports include “Enhanced Protections for Uses of Health Data: A Stewardship Framework for ‘Secondary Uses’ of Electronically Collected and Transmitted Health Data” (12/19/2007) and “Recommendations regarding Privacy and Confidentiality in the Nationwide Health Information Network” (6/22/2006).Patient Privacy RightsPrivate group dedicated to ensuring Americans control all access to their health records. Check back for more articles and resources on privacy and Electronic Health Records.