DoD Ditches Six Dusty Privacy Data Systems
Published Date: 8/11/2025
Notice
Summary
The Department of Defense is canceling six old Privacy Act systems that track personal info. If you’re connected to these systems, this means your data will be handled differently soon. These changes kick in right away and help keep your info safer without costing extra.
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DoD cancels six privacy systems
If you're connected to these Department of Defense records, your personal data will be handled differently right away. The DoD is rescinding six Privacy Act Systems of Records Notices (SORNs) that tracked personal information. The notice says the change will help keep your information safer and will not cost you extra.
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