A key pillar of APDU’s Guiding Principles for Public Data is that Privacy and Confidentiality Are Protected. We all expect the federal government to treat us fairly and safeguard our personal information. And, in fact, there are multiple federal laws designed to ensure that the government does so. One common theme across these laws is that strong privacy protections require managing data according to Fair Information Principles.
These laws and requirements are a confusing patchwork, filled with exceptions, specific rules, and loopholes.
APDU has a series of resources to help demystify the often complex data privacy landscape to assist our Members, partners, and the public in understanding their rights and holding the government accountable to its responsibilities.
The Privacy Act of 1974 is the foundational federal privacy law, providing guardrails for when and how personal data is handled and shared by the federal government. But the rules can be complex. They are frequently misunderstood and are susceptible to exploitation and twisting. These resources will help you effectively assert your rights, close harmful loopholes, and hold the federal government accountable to treating everyone fairly.
- How to Review a Privacy Act System of Records Notice – COMING SOON
- Primer on the Privacy Act of 1974 – COMING SOON
- The “Routine Use” Exception in the Privacy Act of 1974
- Managing “Mixed Systems” of Records Under the Privacy Act of 1974