ADS Reference 508mag

Guidance for USAID Privacy Act Section (e)(3) Statements or Notices

Mandatory Reference for ADS Chapter 508

Full Revision: 09/15/2014
Responsible Office: M/CIO/IA
File Name: 508mag_091514

Overview

The Privacy Act of 1974 provides protection to individuals (citizens of the United States or aliens lawfully admitted for permanent residence) by ensuring that personal information collected by Federal agencies is limited to that which is legally authorized and necessary and is maintained in a manner which precludes unwarranted intrusions upon individual privacy.