DOL Revises Privacy Rules for Federal Worker Injury Records
Published Date: 5/7/2026
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Summary
The Department of Labor is updating its records system that tracks injury and death benefits for federal workers. They’re adding new rules to share info with the Treasury Department and to handle data breaches better. These changes take effect right away, with a public comment period open until June 8, 2026, but no extra costs or delays are expected.
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DOL May Share FECA Records with Treasury
If you file for benefits under the Federal Employees' Compensation Act (FECA), the Department of Labor can now share your records with the U.S. Department of the Treasury through the Do Not Pay Working System to identify, prevent, or recoup improper payments. This change is part of the modified DOL/GOVT-1 system of records and is effective upon publication (May 7, 2026); comments are due by June 8, 2026.
DOL Can Share Records When Breaches Occur
If the Department of Labor suspects or confirms a breach of FECA records, it may disclose those records to appropriate agencies, entities, or persons when needed to respond to the breach or to prevent, minimize, or remedy harm. The DOL may also share information with other federal agencies to help them respond to or limit harm from a suspected or confirmed breach; these routine uses take effect upon publication (May 7, 2026) with comments due by June 8, 2026.
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