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Add text on Privacy Act. Fixes #37
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krusynth committed Nov 11, 2024
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notes: One of the main laws regarding IT management. Pronounced "fih-TAHR-ah."
url: /laws/fitara/


- name: FOIA
fullname: Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
notes: A law allowing the public to request information and records from federal agencies. This term often is also used to refer to the process of requesting these records as well. Pronounced "FOY-uh."
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* requests for feedback such as user surveys, and
* comments and discussions gathered at public hearings or online meeting.

The Paperwork Reduction Act expands on the [Privacy Act](/laws/privacy-act/).
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title: Privacy Act of 1974
layout: law
common_name: Privacy Act
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- cybersecurity
applies_to: Executive Agencies
enacted: 1974
codified: [5 USC 552a](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=(title:5%20section:552a%20edition:prelim))
codified: "[5 USC 552a](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=(title:5%20section:552a%20edition:prelim))"
description:
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The Privacy Act limits how data can be collected and released on private individuals by the government:

* restricts disclosure of personally identifiable records maintained by agencies;
* grants individuals increased rights of access to agency records maintained on them;
* grants individuals the right to seek amendment of agency records maintained on themselves upon a showing that the records are not accurate, relevant, timely, or complete; and
* establishes a code of "fair information practices" that requires agencies to comply with statutory norms for collection, maintenance, and dissemination of records.

The Privacy Act overlaps with the [Paperwork Reduction Act](/laws/paperwork-reduction-act/).

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