Selective Service Beefs Up Privacy for Potential Draft Dodger Files
Published Date: 5/15/2025
Notice
Summary
The Selective Service System updated its records system to better protect and manage personal info about people who register or might have registration issues. This change affects only authorized staff using a special internal app and helps keep data safe and organized. No new costs or deadlines for the public, just smoother, smarter record-keeping behind the scenes!
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Related Federal Register Documents
2025-23111, Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records
The Selective Service System is updating how it handles and shares personal info in three key record systems. These changes add two new ways info can be used and remove two outdated ones, keeping things fresh and secure. The updates take effect right away, but the new info-sharing rules start February 1, 2026, giving everyone time to weigh in.
2025-14954, Forms Submitted to the Office of Management and Budget for Clearance
The Selective Service System is updating the Privacy Act Statement on its registration form used by all 18-year-old males in the U.S. This change won’t add any extra time or cost—registering still takes just two minutes. If you want to share your thoughts, you’ve got 60 days to send in comments!
2025-14003, Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records
This update affects all federal agencies by adding two new rules to how they share personal info when there's a data breach. These changes make it easier and faster to respond if someone's private info is at risk. Agencies must include these rules in their records notices starting now, helping protect your info without costing extra money.
2025-13198, Forms Submitted to the Office of Management and Budget for Extension Clearance
The Selective Service System is asking to keep using some important forms that help people update their registration info, like name or address changes. These forms don’t have any changes and only take about two minutes to fill out. If you’re registered, this keeps things accurate without costing you time or money, and you have 30 days to share your thoughts on this plan.
2025-13152, Forms Submitted to the Office of Management and Budget for Extension Clearance
The Selective Service System is asking to keep using some important forms that help people update their registration info, like name or address changes. These forms don’t have any changes and only take about two minutes to fill out. If you’re registered, this keeps things accurate without costing you time or money, and you have 30 days to share your thoughts on this plan.
2025-10056, Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records
The Selective Service System is updating how it handles records about people asking for special accommodations due to religion or health reasons. This change affects anyone who requests these exceptions and makes sure their info is collected and used properly. The update is official now and will be part of their record-keeping system, with no extra costs or delays announced.
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