Public Law 93-618

Public Law 93-618, enacted in 1974, established the Privacy Act of 1974 in the United States. It protects individuals by regulating how federal agencies handle personal information. The law grants people rights to access, correct, or amend their government-held records and limits government use of personal data without consent. It also requires agencies to ensure data accuracy and security and to be transparent about their record-keeping practices. Overall, it aims to balance the government's need for information with individuals' privacy rights, promoting responsible management of personal data in federal agencies.