Privacy Act of 1974

Privacy Act
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The Privacy Act governs how federal agencies collect, maintain, use, and disclose records about individuals kept in systems of records. It requires consent for most disclosures, public notice of record systems, access and amendment rights, and accuracy and security safeguards. A 2024 amendment (Pub. L. 118-104) added a disclosure exception for the Congressional Budget Office.

Jurisdiction

United States

Jurisdiction Type

federal

Country

United States

Effective Date

9/27/1975

Enforcing Authority

Federal courts (civil actions); OMB guidance; DOJ for criminal misdemeanors

Fines Under This Regulation

0

Total Fine Amount (USD)

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