Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records
Published Date: 1/10/2025
Notice
Summary
The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is updating its Smuggling Interdiction and Trade Compliance records system to protect sensitive info better by exempting it from some Privacy Act rules. This change affects how the agency handles data about its anti-smuggling work and kicks in on February 10, 2025. No extra costs or delays are expected, just stronger privacy safeguards for this important mission.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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You may lose access to SNICAS records
If you are the subject of a record in APHIS's SNICAS system, you may not be able to access certain records because APHIS has exempted the system from parts of the Privacy Act under 5 U.S.C. 552a(k)(2). The exemption covers Privacy Act subsections (c)(3); (d); (e)(1); (e)(4)(G), (H), and (I); and (f), and becomes effective on February 10, 2025; APHIS will decide whether a record may be accessed when it receives a request.
Commercial sites evaluated in SNICAS reports
APHIS uses the SNICAS system to generate reports that evaluate the risk status of commercial sites where regulated commodities are seized and to support legal and regulatory actions, scientific research, trade support, and program management. If you operate a commercial site where regulated commodities are seized, APHIS may have SNICAS reports about your site that are used for enforcement and program decisions.
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