On Oct. 6, 2026, US Treasury published final rule in federal register, exempting new fraud tip intake system of records from certain Privacy Act provisions.
Rule adopts proposal without change, stating exemptions apply only to qualifying law enforcement records, with others remaining subject to Privacy Act.
The final rule is effective on Nov. 5, 2026.
On Jun. 17, US Treasury proposed exemption for new system of records
US Treasury proposed amendments to 31 CFR 1.36, Systems exempt in whole or in part from provisions of the Privacy Act and this part, to exempt new system of records.
On the same day, US Treasury reported establishing this new system, see #302640.
New System of Records Exemption
Exemption for new system Department of the Treasury, Treasury .032--Federal Program Waste, Fraud, and Abuse Tip Intake and Referral Records
New system exempted from certain provisions of Privacy Act of 1974 (5 USC 552a).
Intended to protect investigatory material compiled for law enforcement purposes.
Consultation
Written comments must be received by July 17, 2026.
Oct. 2026 US Treasury Final Rule
On Oct. 6, 2026, US Treasury published final rule in federal register, exempting new fraud tip intake system of records from certain Privacy Act provisions.
Rule adopts proposal without change, stating exemptions apply only to qualifying law enforcement records, with others remaining subject to Privacy Act.
