Privacy Act of 1974; Implementation
Summary
The Department of Defense is proposing changes to how it handles personal information under the Privacy Act of 1974, a law that protects citizens' privacy when federal agencies collect their data. These updates aim to clarify and strengthen protections for people's personal records held by the military and defense department.
Key Points
- 1The DOD is updating rules for how it collects, stores, and uses personal information about individuals
- 2The changes affect anyone who has records with the military, including service members, veterans, civilians working for DOD, and contractors
- 3The public has until September 27, 2025 to submit comments about whether they support or oppose these proposed changes
- 4The updates likely address modern technology and data security concerns that didn't exist when the original 1974 law was written
- 5Once finalized, these rules will make it clearer what rights people have to access and correct their personal information held by the Pentagon
Key Dates
July 28, 2025
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