DOJFinal Rule
Privacy Act; Implementation
TechnologyOther
Ad Space (leaderboard)
Summary
This regulation sets out how the Department of Justice will follow the Privacy Act, which is a federal law that protects your personal information held by government agencies. The rule explains what government agencies must do to keep your data safe, let you see what information they have about you, and correct any mistakes.
Key Points
- 1Government agencies must tell you what personal information they collect and keep about you
- 2You have the right to request and review your own records that the government has on file
- 3Agencies must get your permission before sharing your personal data with other organizations
- 4Government must protect your information from unauthorized access and take steps to keep it secure
- 5You can request corrections to inaccurate information the government has collected about you
Impact Assessment
If you are a Federal Employee or individual with records in DOJ systems, this means the DOJ must safeguard your personal data, provide you access to view your information, and allow you to correct inaccuracies.
Impact Level
Moderate
Geographic Scope
National
Compliance Cost
Moderate
Who is Affected
Federal EmployeesConsumersTechnology Companies
Key Dates
Published
February 13, 2026
Regulatory Connections
Authorized By
Amends CFR Sections
28 CFR Part 16
Other Documents in This Rulemaking (DOJ_FRDOC_0001)
DOJOther
Consolidation of the Office of the Executive Secretariat into the Justice Management Division
DOJOther
Rescinding Portions of Department of Justice Title VI Regulations to Conform More Closely with the Statutory Text and to Implement Executive Order 14281
DOJFinance & Banking
Transfer of the Functions of the Tax Division to the Civil Division and the Criminal Division
DOJOther
Withdrawal of Rulemaking Actions
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.
The Digest Network
Ad Space (rectangle)
Related Regulations
FCCTechnology
Unlicensed Use of the 6 GHz Band: Expanding Flexible Use in Mid-Band Spectrum between 3.7 and 24 GHz
NISTTechnology
Eliminating Obsolete Regulations Related to the Advanced Technology Program and the Technology Innovation Program
DOCTechnology