Treasury exempts new tip intake records from certain Privacy Act provisions

What happened

The Department of the Treasury issued a final rule exempting the system of records titled "Treasury .032--Federal Program Waste, Fraud, and Abuse Tip Intake and Referral Records" from specific provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974. The exemption is intended to protect investigatory material compiled for law enforcement purposes. The rule becomes effective on November 5, 2026.

Why it matters for trust and compliance

• Its status is announced. It is not law yet. Track it, but do not treat it as an obligation.
• The exemption limits individuals' privacy rights, such as access and correction, for data in the Treasury's fraud‑tip system.
• Takes effect November 5, 2026.

Who is affected

Recommended actions

1. Check that privacy notices describe the practices this addresses.
2. Confirm access, correction, deletion and opt-out requests are handled within the required time.
3. Map the security requirements to existing controls and close gaps.