The criminal penalties which have been established for violations of the Privacy Act of 1974 are set forth in 5 U.S.C. § 552a(i). Penalties are applicable to any officer or employee of the Council; to contractors and employees of such contractors who enter into contracts with the Council, and who are considered to be employees of the Council within the meaning of 5 U.S.C. § 552a(m); and to any person who knowingly and willfully requests or obtains any record concerning an individual from the Council under false pretenses.