🔒Changes to FLRA OIG Records
In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974, the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA), Office of Inspector General (OIG) proposes to amend a current FLRA OIG system of records titled, "Office of Inspector General Investigative Files," by adding two categories of individuals covered by the system, modifying four existing routine uses, rescinding one existing routine use, adding eight new routine uses, adding clarity and specificity to descriptions of the system, and making technical changes and corrections.
Learn More📂SBA Privacy Act Notice
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) proposes a modified system of records, Personnel Security Files (SBA 24), to update its inventory of records systems subject to the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended. Publication of this notice complies with the Privacy Act and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-108 and Circular A-130. Personnel Security Files (SBA 24) serves as a centralized repository for active and inactive personnel security files to include information from authorized background investigations which supports the SBA's clearance process. The changes include updating the format, updating the system of records name/title, changing the designation of the system manager, and updating information concerning the location of the system of records, referencing the authority for maintaining the records, modifying routine use (M), adding two new routine uses (N) and (O), respectively, and making certain clerical and clarifying revisions.
Learn More📄SSA Proposed Information Collection Revisions
The Social Security Administration (SSA) issues a notice regarding proposed revisions to information collection activities, including consent to release personal records under the Privacy Act. The notice invites comments on the burden estimates and practical utility for individuals and businesses interacting with SSA-provided records. Various forms and methodologies are discussed for obtaining necessary consents and facilitating information processes.
Learn More🔒Analysis of IRS Insider Risk Management Privacy Act Exemptions
In accordance with the requirements of the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended, the Department of the Treasury is issuing a final rule, exempting a new Internal Revenue Service (IRS) system of records (SOR) entitled "Department of Treasury/Internal Revenue Service-- 34.018, Insider Risk Management Records" from certain provisions of the Privacy Act. The IRS Insider Risk Management system was established for information collected in connection with the IRS Insider Risk program to identify potential threats to IRS resources and information assets and facilitate management of insider threat investigations, complaints, inquiries, and counterintelligence threat detection activities. Specifically, the Department exempts portions of this SOR from one or more provisions of the Privacy Act because of criminal, civil, and administrative enforcement requirements.
Learn More💳USPS Privacy Act Changes and Their Impact on Business Compliance
The United States Postal Service (USPS) is proposing to revise a Customer Privacy Act System of Records (SOR), in order to enhance the flexibility needed to support ongoing administrative and compliance activities for the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) requirements and standards, as determined by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN).
Learn More📄Agency Information Collection Notice
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we, the Office of the Chief Information Officer, Office of the Secretary, Department of the Interior are proposing to renew an information collection.
Learn More📊Establishment of New Public Affairs Records System by Commerce
The Department of Commerce (Department or Commerce) is issuing this notice of its intent to establish a new system of records entitled "COMMERCE/DEPT-30, Public Affairs Records." The purpose of soliciting this information is to enable the Department's Office of Public Affairs and the Department's operating units to establish and maintain contact with the media, members of civil society organizations, and the public, as well as circulate information to specific individuals or groups based on self-identified regional and policy interests. This system significantly expands the Department's ability to collect current data, historical data, interviews, and commentary, as well as digitize existing libraries of this data in a searchable format. The Department uses public affairs records (PA Records) for various purposes, including research, historical commentary, storm and disaster archives, and public affairs records documenting matters of significant public interest. The Department is committed to ensuring that any technology, including digitization of archival records, used to collect, use, retain, or disseminate information about individuals complies with the Constitution, Federal law, regulations, and policies.
Learn More🏥SSA Announces New Matching Program with IRS for Medicare Benefits
In accordance with the provisions of the Privacy Act, as amended, this notice announces a new matching program with the United States Department of the Treasury, Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Under this matching program, the IRS will disclose IRS to SSA certain return information for the purpose of verifying eligibility for the Medicare Part D Low Income Subsidy (LIS) and determines the correct subsidy percentage of benefits provided under the Social Security Act (Act).
Learn More📬USPS Revises System of Records for Enhanced Employee Efficiency
The United States Postal Service (USPS[supreg]) is proposing to revise a General Privacy Act System of Records to integrate enhanced chat analytics, support, and reporting.
Learn More🗂️DHS Rescinds Privacy Act Records System Notice
In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is giving notice that it proposes to rescind the following Privacy Act system of records notice, "DHS/ Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)-017 Individuals and Households Program Equity Analysis Records System of Records." The Notice of Rescindment identifies the system of records, explains why the notice is being rescinded, and provides an account of the records previously maintained in the system.
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