HR 349 · 96th Congress · Government Operations and Politics
A bill to amend the Privacy Act of 1974.
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EnactedLatest: Referred to House Committee on Government Operations.(1979-01-15)
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Amends the Privacy Act of 1974 to revise the provisions concerning the disclosure of Federal records on individuals. Requires Federal agencies to make available to individuals the accessible records they requested and any similar or derivative versions of such records. Requires the agency to account to the individual for the actual uses and disclosures made of such record, including other recipients of such record. Exempts specified records from disclosure. Requires disclosure of any reasonably segregable portion of an exempted record. Permits agencies to establish special procedures for the disclosure of information which would adversely affect the health of any individual. Deletes the provision of such Act which prohibits access to information compiled in reasonable anticipation of a civil action or proceeding. Revises the limitations on disclosure of records to permit disclosure: (1) to persons other than an officer or employee of the agency concerned if certified for routine use; (2) for collateral uses if specifically authorized by statute; or (3) to Members of Congress in specified circumstances. Revises the provisions on the collection and maintenance of information by Feder…
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