Census Bureau Ditches Duplicate Rule on Public Info Disclosure
Published Date: 1/23/2026
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Summary
The Census Bureau is cleaning house by removing an old, unnecessary rule that just pointed to another set of rules about sharing information. This change affects anyone interested in accessing Census records but won’t change any rights or costs. The update kicks in on January 23, 2026, making the rules simpler and less cluttered without any extra hassle or expense.
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Census removes redundant disclosure rule
If you request Census Bureau records, the agency has removed 15 CFR part 60 (Sec. 60.1) and will rely on the Department-wide FOIA rules at 15 CFR part 4 instead. This change takes effect January 23, 2026, and the Bureau says it does not change any substantive rights, obligations, fees, or costs for accessing records.
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