Confidentiality of Records (OCT 2005)

(a) The Contractor will use the personal data on employees and annuitants that is provided by agencies and OPM, including social security numbers, for only those routine uses stipulated for the data and published in the Federal Register as part of OPM's notice of systems of records.

(b) The Contractor shall also hold all medical records, evidence of insurability for insurance coverage, designations of beneficiaries, amounts of insurance, and information relating thereto, of the insured and family members confidential except for disclosure as follows:

(1) As may be reasonably necessary for the administration of this contract;

(2) As authorized by the insured or his or her estate;

(3) As necessary to permit Government officials having authority to investigate and prosecute alleged civil or criminal actions; and

(4) As necessary to audit the contract.