The Privacy Act permits individuals to request amendment of records pertaining to them contained in a system of records if they believe the records are not accurate, relevant, timely or complete. 5 U.S.C. § 552a(d)(2). A request for amendment of a record shall be submitted in accordance with the procedures in this part.

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Terms Used In 36 CFR 1008.18

  • Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.

[83 FR 50837, Oct. 10, 2018]