Regulation & law · 08/07/2010Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read
Department of Homeland Security Updates Records System Exemptions Under Privacy Act of 1974
Summary
The Department of Homeland Security is updating its records system to exempt certain portions from the Privacy Act of 1974, citing enforcement requirements for criminal, civil, and administrative cases. This change aims to facilitate the department's civil rights and civil liberties efforts.