Rape prevention and education (RPE) program 2026-10514

The commenter supports the CDC's proposed continuation and revision of the Rape Prevention and Education (RPE) Program information collection. They argue that while the data collection is necessary for evaluating program effectiveness, the CDC must prioritize strict data minimization, clear confidentiality guidance, and cybersecurity reviews to protect sensitive information.

The commenter supports the CDC's proposed continuation and revision of the Rape Prevention and Education (RPE) Program information collection, noting its importance for public health. They recommend that the CDC prioritize data minimization, provide clear confidentiality guidance to recipients, conduct periodic security reviews, and offer privacy training to smaller community partners.

The commenter opposes the proposed revisions to the Rape Prevention and Education (RPE) Program because they are concerned about potential data breaches of victim information and believe the three-year data collection timeline is insufficient to show reliable trends. They suggest using different data collection methods and extending the timeline to at least five years.

A violence prevention and public health professional opposes the proposal, arguing that it places an undue reporting burden on already overwhelmed programs and lacks specificity regarding data collection and security. The commenter suggests using existing CDC data or developing a more detailed, long-term evaluation plan.

The commenter opposes the proposed revision of the Rape Prevention and Education (RPE) Program information collection due to concerns over survivor privacy. They argue that expanding data collection increases the risk of exposing sensitive information through cyberattacks or human error and may discourage participation in prevention programs.