2025-18663Rule

VA Locks Down Law Enforcement Exam Privacy Rules Tight

Published Date: 9/25/2025

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Summary

The VA updated its rules to keep some parts of its Law Enforcement Officer Evaluations private, so the testing stays fair and honest. This change affects VA staff and protects sensitive info from being shared. It’s a smart move to keep evaluations trustworthy without costing extra time or money.

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VA shields parts of LEO evaluation records

The Department of Veterans Affairs finalized a rule that exempts portions of the Law Enforcement Officer Evaluations (LEO Evals—216VA10) system of records from certain Privacy Act requirements. This change keeps parts of those evaluations private to protect testing objectivity and fairness and to prevent sensitive information from being shared. The VA says the change does not add time or cost.

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9/25/2025
10/27/2025

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