The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has announced updates to its system of records related to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) discrimination complaints, under the Privacy Act of 1974. These updates include new routine uses of the records, such as sharing information in the event of a data breach. Comments on the changes are open for 30 days from the date of publication. The system records details of complaints from FERC employees, applicants, and others involved in EEO cases, and all data will be stored securely with restrictions on access.
Simple Explanation
The FERC is updating their record-keeping system for handling complaints about unfair treatment at work, making sure the information is kept safe and deciding who can see it, just like making sure someone takes good care of a secret treasure map.