NIH Delays Privacy Safeguards for Police Records Database
Published Date: 3/24/2025
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Summary
The NIH is delaying new privacy rules for its Police Records system until May 5, 2025. This affects how certain personal info is handled and gives everyone more time to get ready. No extra costs are expected, just a bit more waiting before the changes kick in.
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NIH Police Records Privacy Delay
The new Privacy Act exemptions for the NIH Police Records system will not take effect until May 5, 2025. The rule had been scheduled for February 18, 2025 and was previously delayed to March 21, 2025, so you get more time before the changes in how certain personal information is handled take effect and no extra costs are expected.
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