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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.

Original source language: Federal Register — Homeland SecurityOpen original release →

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