U.S. Code of Federal Regulations

Regulations most recently checked for updates: Aug 27, 2025

§ 1008.19 - Criminal penalties—improper disclosure.

Subsection (i)(1) of the Act provides that a Federal employee who willfully discloses information subject to the Privacy Act in violation of the Act or rules promulgated under it shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and fined up to $5,000.