DoD Locks Down Contractor Secrets in Privacy Rule Tweak
Published Date: 7/28/2025
Proposed Rule
Summary
The Department of Defense is updating its rules about a new system that keeps track of suspension and debarment records. This change affects people involved with DoD investigations and lets the DoD keep some info secret to protect law enforcement and confidential sources. These updates are happening now and help keep sensitive info safe without costing extra money.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
DoD suspension records; Privacy exemptions
If you are involved in a Department of Defense suspension or debarment investigation, the DoD is creating a new system of records called DoD-0027 for Suspension and Debarment Records. The Department proposes to exempt portions of that system from certain Privacy Act provisions to protect law enforcement interests and confidential sources. The change is described as protecting sensitive information and is not expected to add any cost.
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