Federal Register
1 year
40
40 Days
A System of Records Notice (SORN) is a public notice published in the Federal Register by a federal agency to inform the public about the existence and details of a system of records that the agency maintains. It includes information about the types of records, individuals covered, purpose of the system, routine uses of the information, and how individuals can access their records or request corrections. SORNs are required under the Privacy Act of 1974 to promote transparency and protect individuals' privacy.
A System of Records Notice (SORN) serves as a public disclosure about a specific system of records maintained by a federal agency, detailing how personal information is collected, stored, and used. It must include information on the purpose of the records, the categories of individuals covered, and the routine uses of the data. SORNs are required under the Privacy Act of 1974 to ensure transparency and protect individuals' privacy rights. Additionally, they allow the public to understand how their personal information is managed by government entities.
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40
d. 40
True
40 days
40
It must be published for 40 days before personal information can be collected for a new system of records.