Federal Government Announces Changes to Privacy Act Regulations Regarding Systems of Records and Records Deletion

Summary

The US government has issued a notice announcing the systems of records subject to the Privacy Act of 1974 and the deletion of certain systems, in accordance with the regulations

Original source language: Federal Register — Consumer Product Safety CommissionOpen original release →

Add your company to Business Communicator

We monitor business sources and connect attention with companies, profiles and services available in Business Communicator.

Create a free company profile Explore businesses on Business Maps →

Create a free company profile →

Explore insights

Business insights →

Global Markets News Trade Regulation News Business Technology News Fintech for Business: Payments & Banking News Supply Chain News Central Bank Policy News

Related business signals

Market regulation · 7/22/2026

Revocation of Obsolete Rules Regarding Infant Bouncer Seats and Stationary Activity Centers

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is revising its regulations to reduce regulatory burdens, eliminating obsolete rules for infant bouncer seats and stationary activity centers. These products will continue to be subject to the Commission's mandatory safety standards.

Read summary →

Market regulation · 6/24/2026

U.S. CPSC Proposes Safety Standard for Lithium-Ion Batteries in Micromobility Products

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a notice of proposed rulemaking to address the risks associated with lithium-ion batteries in micromobility products, such as scooters and e-bikes, and proposes modifications to applicable voluntary standards.

Read summary →

Market regulation · 5/14/2026

CPSC Guidance on Referrals for Potential Criminal Enforcement

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is issuing guidance on referrals for potential criminal enforcement of regulatory offenses, in response to Executive Order 14294 on Fighting Overcriminalization in Federal Regulations.

Read summary →

Market regulation · 7/23/2026

US Consumer Product Safety Commission Removes Obsolete Regulations

The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is removing or amending several obsolete or unnecessary provisions from its regulations to reduce regulatory burdens and costs, without affecting consumer safety.

Read summary →

Market regulation · 6/24/2026

CPSC Determines Current Lead Limits Are Technologically Feasible

The Consumer Product Safety Commission has evaluated the need to revise lead limits for children's products and paints, concluding that current regulations already meet the lowest technologically feasible standard.

Read summary →

Market regulation · 2/24/2026

US Consumer Product Safety Commission Withdraws Final Guidance for Estimating Value per Statistical Life

The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has withdrawn its Final Guidance for Estimating Value per Statistical Life due to concerns over methodology and potential legal issues, reverting to a prior approach used by other federal agencies.

Read summary →