FTC Refreshes Privacy Act Notices for Better Readability
Published Date: 9/25/2025
Notice
Summary
The FTC is updating its Privacy Act notices to make them clearer and more accurate about how it handles personal info. If you interact with the FTC, these changes help you understand what data they collect and why. No big money or timing changes—just smarter, easier-to-read info for everyone!
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FTC Privacy Notices Made Clearer
If you interact with the Federal Trade Commission, the agency revised several Privacy Act system-of-record notices so they are clearer, more accurate, and up-to-date about what personal information the FTC collects and why. These are technical wording changes to the notices and do not change fees, timing, or benefits.
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