The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is updating their system of records, known as "The Revenue Program-Billing and Collections Records-VA" (114VA10D), to comply with the Privacy Act of 1974. These updates include changes to system numbers, locations, purposes, and categories of individuals covered. The VA is also revising rules on how records are stored and used, including the introduction of electronic storage in secure facilities like Amazon Web Services and Cerner Technology Centers, while maintaining safety measures. The VA invites public comments on these changes by February 24, 2021, after which the system will go into effect.
Simple Explanation
The Department of Veterans Affairs is updating how they keep track of billing and collections records to make them more secure. They will store these records in safe places like digital clouds, and they want to make sure the information stays safe and only seen by the right people.