🔒VA Final Rule on Privacy Act Exemptions for Law Enforcement Evaluations
Privacy Act of 1974; Implementation
Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) adopts as final, with one technical change, a proposed rule to amend its regulations governing the confidentiality and release of VA records subject to the Privacy Act of 1974. This rulemaking exempts portions of the new "Law Enforcement Officer Evaluations (LEO Evals)--VA" (216VA10) system of records from certain provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974 to prevent compromising the objectivity and fairness of the testing and evaluation process.
Agencies
- Veterans Affairs Department
Business Impact
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The rule impacts the confidentiality and release of VA records, which business owners may need to consider regarding hiring and employment practices involving VA police officers. The exemptions from the Privacy Act could influence compliance protocols for entities interacting with these records.