Comment from Anonymous

I respectfully submit this comment in opposition to the CDC’s proposed revision of the Rape Prevention and Education (RPE) Program information collection (OMB Control No. 0920‑1431). While I support the goal of preventing sexual violence, I am deeply concerned that expanding data collection in this area creates a significant risk of privacy breaches for survivors. The notice acknowledges that CDC will collect detailed information from state, territorial, tribal, and coalition recipients through the DVP Partners Portal. Even if the data is not intended to include personally identifiable information, any system that aggregates sensitive information about rape‑prevention activities increases the possibility that confidential details about victims, small communities, or tribal populations could be exposed through human error, cyberattacks, or system vulnerabilities. Survivors of sexual violence already face immense barriers to reporting and seeking help. Introducing additional federal data‑collection requirements may unintentionally discourage participation in prevention programs or reduce trust in service providers. The Paperwork Reduction Act requires agencies to minimize burden and ensure practical utility. In this case, the potential privacy risks outweigh the benefits of collecting more administrative data. I urge CDC to reconsider the scope of this information collection and explore safer, less intrusive alternatives that protect the dignity and confidentiality of survivors.