🔒DoD Regulation Amends Privacy Act Exemptions for Military Records
Privacy Act of 1974; Implementation
Summary
The Department of Defense (Department or DoD) is issuing a final rule to amend its regulations to exempt portions of DoD-0020, Military Human Resource Records system of records from certain provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974. Specifically, the rule exempts portions of the Military Human Resource Records from certain provisions of the Privacy Act because of national security, and to prevent the undermining of evaluation materials used to determine potential for promotion.
Agencies
- Defense Department
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Business Impact
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The regulation introduces exemptions under the Privacy Act which could impact businesses that handle military personnel data, as it affects their responsibilities regarding data access and amendment rights. Understanding this framework is crucial for compliance and managing data privacy effectively.