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Privacy Act of 1974

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A quick definition of Privacy Act of 1974:

The Privacy Act of 1974 is a law that controls how the government can make, gather, use, and share records that have personal information about people. This law was changed in 1990 and 1994. It helps protect people's privacy by making sure the government doesn't share their personal information without their permission.

A more thorough explanation:

The Privacy Act of 1974 is a law that controls how the government can create, gather, use, and share records that have personal information about people. This law applies to records that can identify someone by their name or other personal details.

For example, if you apply for a job with the government, they might collect information about your education, work history, and other personal details. The Privacy Act of 1974 would require them to keep that information private and only use it for the purpose of considering you for the job.

The law was updated in 1990 and 1994 to make sure it stays relevant as technology changes. The goal of the Privacy Act of 1974 is to protect people's privacy and make sure the government doesn't misuse their personal information.

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