Section 552a (i)(3) of the Privacy Act (5 U.S.C. § 552a(i)(3)) makes it a misdemeanor, subject to a maximum fine of $5,000, to knowingly and willfully request or obtain any record concerning any individual from an agency under false pretenses. Sections 552a (i) (1) and (2) of the Act (5 U.S.C. § 552a (i) (1), (2)) provide penalties for violation by agency employees of the Act or regulations established thereunder.

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[40 FR 40454, Sept. 2, 1975, as amended at 71 FR 54900, Sept. 20, 2006]