📜Delay of Effective Date for Privacy Act Regulations Affecting Trade
Privacy Act Regulations; Delay of Effective Date
Summary
On January 10, 2025, we published a final rule that exempted a system of records, titled "Smuggling Interdiction and Trade Compliance (SITC) National Information Communication Activity System (SNICAS), USDA/APHIS-21," from certain provisions of the Privacy Act. In addition, it also amended the Privacy Act regulations to reflect an administrative change to the list of system of records that are exempt from certain provisions of the Privacy Act. The final rule was scheduled to go into effect on February 10, 2025. This document delays the effective date until April 11, 2025.
Agencies
- Agriculture Department
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Business Impact
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The regulation delays the effective date of amendments to Privacy Act regulations impacting the system of records related to trade compliance, which business owners in relevant industries must comply with. This could affect data handling practices and compliance costs.