Privacy Act of 1974 discussed on Nov. 16 by Homeland Security Department

The US Homeland Security Department published a one page rule on Nov. 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The rule is focused on Privacy Act of 1974.

The Department was built out of more than 20 agencies in 2002. Downsizing the Federal Government, a project aimed at lower taxes and boosting federal efficiency, argued the Department is burdened with "unneeded bureaucracy" which could be handled by other departments or standalone operations.

Notices are required documents detailing rules and regulations being proposed by each federal department. This allows the public to see what issues legislators and federal departments are focusing on.

Any person or organization can comment on the proposed rules. Departments and agencies must then address “significant issues raised in comments and discuss any changes made,” the Federal Register says.

Notices published by the Homeland Security Department on Nov. 16

Title
Privacy Act of 1974
Faith-Based Security Advisory Council
Agency Information Collection Activities; Revision of a Currently Approved Collection: Request for Certification of Military or Naval Service
Continuation of Documentation for Beneficiaries of Temporary Protected Status Designations for El Salvador, Haiti, Nicaragua, Sudan, Honduras, and Nepal