Federal Privacy Act

The Federal Privacy Act of 1974 is a U.S. law designed to protect individuals' personal information held by federal government agencies. It establishes guidelines for how these agencies collect, use, and share personal data. The Act gives citizens the right to access their records, request corrections, and be informed about the information being collected about them. It aims to ensure that personal information is handled responsibly and privacy rights are respected, balancing the government's need for information with individual privacy concerns.