Interesting story in the N.Y. Times about a HUD rule requiring the collection and centralized computer storage of more detailed information about clients of homeless shelters -- including battered women fleeing their homes. Some DV advocacy groups are concerned that the centralization of data gathering, the increased detail of the information gathered, and the potential insecurity of the information may put battered women in danger of being hunted down by their batterers. Not all DV groups agree, according to the article.

• James Dao, "New Rules Gather Data About Battered Women: Groups Protesting the Lack of Privacy," N.Y. Times, Oct. 8, 2004, at A16
• Final Notice: 69 Fed. Reg. 45,588 (July 30, 2004)
• Draft Notice: 68 Fed. Reg. 43,430 (July 22, 2003)
• National Network to End Domestic Violence HMIS Media Advisory and Advocacy Materials