Proposed Changes to DoD Privacy Act Rules for Criminal Investigation Records
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The proposed rule aims to exempt certain parts of the Department of Defense's Inspector General Criminal Investigation Records from the Privacy Act provisions. This will align with national security and law enforcement needs by restricting access to classified or sensitive information during investigations.
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Key Changes
- Exemption of investigative records from certain Privacy Act provisions
- Modification of system of records to align with security requirements
- Inclusion of new exemptions under the Privacy Act for specific records
Obligations
What this law requires
Submit public comments on the proposed Privacy Act exemption rule on or before June 9, 2026
Modify 32 CFR part 310 to update the existing Privacy Act exemption rule for CIG-04 system, changing the system name from 'Case Control System' to 'Inspector General Criminal Investigation Records (IGCIR)'
Restrict access, amendment, and disclosure of classified national security information in Inspector General Criminal Investigation Records to prevent damage to national security
Restrict notice, access, amendment, and accounting requirements for records containing information properly classified pursuant to executive order and DoD Instructions 5200.01 and Manual 5200.01
Claim exemption from certain Privacy Act provisions under 5 U.S.C. 552a(k)(1) and (k)(2) for law enforcement investigatory materials to prevent interference with criminal investigations