U.S. Code of Federal Regulations

Regulations most recently checked for updates: Aug 27, 2025

§ 1662.4 - Relationship between the FOIA and the Privacy Act of 1974.

(a) Coverage. The FOIA and the rules in this part apply to all SSS records. The Privacy Act, 5 U.S.C. 552a,applies,but.

(b) Requesting your own records. If you have filed a FOIA request and are an individual requesting your own records that are maintained in a system of records, or if you are a parent or legal guardian authorized to act on behalf of a minor or custodian who is seeking the records about a minor or individual who has been declared incompetent, the Agency will handle your request under the Privacy Act.