ACFFinal Rule
Privacy Act; Implementation
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Summary
This regulation from the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) establishes new rules for how federal agencies must handle and protect personal information they collect about people. The rule ensures that individuals have better control over their personal data and know how government agencies are using their information.
Key Points
- 1Agencies must clearly explain to people what personal information they're collecting and why
- 2People have the right to see their personal records held by federal agencies and request corrections if information is wrong
- 3Agencies must have stronger security measures to protect personal data from being lost, stolen, or misused
- 4Agencies cannot share personal information with other organizations without permission, except in specific legal situations
- 5People can file complaints if they believe an agency violated their privacy rights
Key Dates
Published
February 3, 2025
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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