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About the Privacy Act

Whistleblowing for federal employees is complicated by potential conflicts with special interests and political pressures. The Privacy Act of 1974 provides crucial protections by ensuring individuals can access and correct their federal records. This act also serves to limit government sharing of their personal information, and prevents the creation of records on their First Amendment activities. Furthermore, it enables individuals to seek legal redress for violations of these protections.

Sample Requests and Citizen Action

Sample Privacy Act Request

Administrative Conference Privacy Act Summary

Sample FOIA Request

FOIA and Privacy Act Resources

Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. § 552)

Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. § 552a)

A Citizens Guide to FOIA and Privacy Act

Certification of Identity

Privacy Act Statute

FOIA Statute

Selected Chapters from the DOJ FOIA Manual

View the complete DOJ FOIA Litigation Manual

Introduction

Procedural Requirements

Fee Waivers

Litigation Considerations Part 1

Litigation Considerations Part 2

Attorney Fees

Important Links

Learn how to fill out the FIOA or Pivacy Act request(s):

DOJ Resource Page for FOIA:

This link provides the name and number of the FIOA officers and your ability to make a request online:

Academic Guides

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