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Search Results: keywords:"Defense Sexual Assault Incident Database"

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 104112
    Reading Time:about 20 minutes

    The Department of Defense is updating its Defense Sexual Assault Incident Database system, which gathers information about sexual assaults involving armed forces members. This update aligns with new requirements, like including cases from the U.S. Space Force, and improving prevention efforts. It also adds routine uses for the data and updates various system sections, including using cloud storage. Comments on the proposed routine uses will be accepted until January 21, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The Defense Department is making changes to its database that keeps track of reports of bad things happening to soldiers, like hurting others. Now, these changes will also include soldiers from the Space Force, and they want people to share their thoughts on how they plan to use the information.

  • Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:89 FR 104069
    Reading Time:about 9 minutes

    The Department of Defense (DoD) has proposed a new rule to modify a system of records called the "Defense Sexual Assault Incident Database," which is intended to collect data related to sexual assault cases involving members of the Armed Forces. The rule seeks to exempt certain records within this database from parts of the Privacy Act to allow for better handling of legal actions or investigations without interference. The rule also invites the public to submit comments before it becomes final, and it explains that it won't significantly affect small businesses or impose compliance costs on state, local, or Tribal governments. The proposal is primarily focused on maintaining the privacy and integrity of ongoing investigations and ensuring a streamlined process for handling reports of sexual assault.

    Simple Explanation

    The Department of Defense wants to keep some secret files about military members and their handling of sexual assault cases, so they are asking for permission to hide these files from certain laws. They say this will help protect the people involved and make sure that investigations are not interrupted.