# 2025-15173: DoD Ditches Six Dusty Privacy Data Systems

2025-15173, Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records, is a Federal Register notice from Defense Department published 2025-08-11, effective These changes kick in right away. (as of 2026-06-08).

- Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2025-15173
- As of: 2026-06-08
- Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts.

## Facts
- Document number: 2025-15173
- Title: Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records
- Type: Notice
- Agencies: Defense Department
- Citation: 90 FR 38629
- Published: 2025-08-11
- Effective: These changes kick in right away.
- Comments close: not stated
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: no
- Regulation identifier numbers: none
- Last updated: 2026-06-08

## In one line

DoD Ditches Six Dusty Privacy Data Systems

## 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.

## Abstract

In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974, the DoD is providing notice to rescind six Privacy Act SORNs. A description of these systems can be found in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section.

## Effects PRIA read

- DoD cancels six privacy systems: benefit, low. 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 wil…

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## Sources
- [2025-15173 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/08/11/2025-15173/privacy-act-of-1974-system-of-records)
- [2025-15173 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-08-11/pdf/2025-15173.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2025-15173 (as of 2026-06-08).