§ 1516.1 Purpose and scope
§ 1516.2 Definitions
§ 1516.3 Procedures for requests pertaining to individual records in a record system
§ 1516.4 Times, places, and requirements for the identification of the individual making a request
§ 1516.5 Disclosure of requested information to the individual
§ 1516.6 Request for correction or amendment to the record
§ 1516.7 Agency review of request for correction or amendment of the record
§ 1516.8 Appeal of an initial adverse agency determination on correction or amendment of the record
§ 1516.9 Disclosure of a record to a person other than the individual to whom the record pertains
§ 1516.10 v2 Fees
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Terms Used In 40 CFR Part 1516 - Privacy Act Implementation

  • 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.
  • Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
  • Appellate: About appeals; an appellate court has the power to review the judgement of another lower court or tribunal.
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Dismissal: The dropping of a case by the judge without further consideration or hearing. Source:
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Joint committee: Committees including membership from both houses of teh legislature. Joint committees are usually established with narrow jurisdictions and normally lack authority to report legislation.
  • Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period.