Search Results for keywords:"Privacy Act exemptions"

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  • 2024-29916 — Privacy Act of 1974; Implementation
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    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.

  • 2025-02158 — Privacy Act; Implementation
    Type:Rule
    Citation:90 FR 8781
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is addressing an issue with a direct final rule published on December 23, 2024, which was intended to take effect on February 6, 2025. Due to administrative problems, including a wrong email address, HHS is reopening the public comment period and changing the effective date to March 21, 2025. This rule exempts a new Privacy Act system of records, related to the investigation of child abuse or neglect, from certain Privacy Act requirements. People can submit comments until March 5, 2025, using specific methods listed in the document.

    Simple Explanation

    The government made a mistake and gave the wrong email for people to send their thoughts about a new rule about protecting kids. Now they fixed the mistake and are giving more time for people to share what they think before making the rule final.

  • 2020-28792 — Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 526
    Reading Time:about 16 minutes

    The Department of Defense (DoD) is updating and reissuing a system of records called the "Defense Repository for Common Enterprise Data" (DRCED), now designated as DoD 0004. This system collects and maintains data on various individuals related to the DoD to improve business operations and mission readiness through better data management. The update includes changes to the system location, management, and the purpose of the records, as well as proposals for exempting certain information from Privacy Act provisions. The DoD invites public comments on these modifications, especially regarding routine uses of the data.

    Simple Explanation

    The DoD is updating a big computer system called DoD 0004 that keeps track of people connected to them, like soldiers and workers, to help them work better. They want people to know about the changes and are asking for thoughts, especially about how they use people's information.