DOCFinal Rule
Updating and Streamlining the Department of Commerce's Privacy Act Regulations
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Summary
The Department of Commerce is updating its rules about how it handles personal information that people share with the agency. These changes are meant to make the process simpler and clearer for both the government and citizens who want to know what data the agency has collected about them.
Key Points
- 1The rule updates how the Department of Commerce manages and protects personal information it collects from the public
- 2It simplifies the process for people who want to request information about what data the government has on file about them
- 3The changes aim to make government privacy practices faster and easier to understand
- 4The rule applies to all Department of Commerce divisions, including those involved in census, weather, patents, and trade
- 5Citizens may see improvements in how quickly they receive responses when asking the government about their personal records
Key Dates
Published
February 17, 2026
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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