The final rule creates a
narrower exemption for Department
of State for uses and disclosures
of protected health information (1) for
purposes of a required security clearance conducted pursuant to Executive Orders 10450 and 12698; (2) as necessary to meet the requirements
of determining worldwide availability or availability for mandatory service abroad under
Sections 101 (a)(4) and 504
of the Foreign Service Act; and (3) for a family member to accompany a Foreign Service Officer abroad, consistent with
Section 101 (b)(5) and 904
of the Foreign Service Act.