Treasury's TIGTA Dusts Off Privacy Records with Boring Updates
Published Date: 2/17/2026
Notice
Summary
The Treasury’s Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) updated its Privacy Act records to fix addresses, clean up old info, and clarify what data they keep. These changes affect anyone whose info is in TIGTA’s systems and take effect 30 days after February 17, 2026, unless comments say otherwise. If you want to speak up, you’ve got until March 19, 2026, to send your thoughts—no cost involved!
Analyzed Economic Effects
6 provisions identified: 4 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.
TIGTA may share records with debt collectors
TIGTA's routine uses explicitly allow providing information to debt collection agencies for debt collection services and responding to garnishment inquiries. These uses apply to records covered in the TIGTA personnel and payroll systems and therefore affect current and former TIGTA employees whose payroll or financial records are in those systems.
Medical and benefits records can be shared to support claims
TIGTA's medical and personnel systems allow disclosures to agencies and private health plans to support Federal Employees' Health Benefits claims, verify coverage, and determine eligibility for federal benefits (including retirement and workers' compensation). This affects applicants, current and former TIGTA employees, disability retirees, and visitors who received medical attention on TIGTA premises.
TIGTA updates what personal data it keeps
The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) updated several Privacy Act system-of-records notices to correct addresses, remove records no longer held, and clarify the purposes and types of data maintained. These changes apply to anyone whose information is in TIGTA systems (for example, current and former TIGTA employees, applicants, correspondents, and certain visitors).
You can comment — deadline March 19, 2026
The public may submit comments on these Privacy Act modifications until March 19, 2026. The changes become applicable 30 days after publication (March 19, 2026) unless Treasury receives comments and decides to change the notice; submitting comments has no cost.
TIGTA can give personnel files to prospective employers
TIGTA's routine uses include providing personnel information and records to a prospective employer of a current or former TIGTA employee (for example, benefits, salary, and employment history). This applies to individuals whose personnel files are in TIGTA systems.
TIGTA can share data to respond to breaches
TIGTA may disclose records to appropriate agencies, entities, or persons when TIGTA suspects or confirms a breach of the system of records and disclosure is necessary to respond to or remediate the breach. This applies to records across the listed TIGTA systems.
Your PRIA Score
Personalized for You
How does this regulation affect your finances?
Sign up for a PRIA Policy Scan to see your personalized alignment score for this federal register document and every other regulation we track. We analyze your financial profile against policy provisions to show you exactly what matters to your wallet.
Key Dates
Related Federal Register Documents
2026-08143 — Streamlining Regulations Concerning Public Welfare Investments, Open Market Collateralized Loan Obligations, and Federal Savings Association Nondiscrimination Requirements
The Treasury’s Office of the Comptroller of the Currency wants to simplify some banking rules by removing outdated or confusing parts. This affects banks, especially federal savings associations and those dealing with certain loan investments. They’re asking for public feedback by May 27, 2026, aiming to cut red tape and make compliance easier without changing costs.
2025-21626 — Regulatory Capital Rule: Modifications to the Enhanced Supplementary Leverage Ratio Standards for U.S. Global Systemically Important Bank Holding Companies and Their Subsidiary Depository Institutions; Total Loss-Absorbing Capacity and Long-Term Debt Requirements for U.S. Global Systemically Important Bank Holding Companies
Big U.S. banks that are super important to the economy are getting new rules to keep them safer and stronger. These changes tweak how much money they must keep on hand and how they handle long-term debt, helping prevent financial trouble. The new rules kick in soon and could affect how these banks manage billions in assets and debt.
2025-18278 — Occupations That Customarily and Regularly Received Tips; Definition of Qualified Tips
If you earn tips at work, these new rules show which jobs count as tip-earning and explain what counts as 'qualified tips' for tax deductions. The changes apply to tips received up to December 31, 2024, helping workers and employers know exactly what tips can lower their taxes. Get ready to keep better track of your tips and maybe save some money when tax time rolls around!
2025-05199 — Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Requirement Revision and Deadline Extension
FinCEN is making it easier for U.S. companies by only requiring foreign companies to report who really owns them. Domestic companies don’t have to report or update their ownership info anymore. Plus, foreign companies get more time—30 days—to file or fix their reports, and they don’t have to share info about U.S. owners, saving time and hassle.
2025-02251 — Administrative Requirements for an Election To Exclude Applicable Unincorporated Organizations From the Application of Subchapter K; Hearing Cancellation
If you run an unincorporated organization, new rules are coming to help you skip some tricky partnership tax laws. These changes explain how to make that election properly, so you don’t get caught in confusing tax stuff. No extra fees or deadlines yet, but keep an eye out for updates to stay ahead!
2026-10259 — Notice of OFAC Sanctions Action
The U.S. Treasury’s OFAC just blocked some companies and ships tied to Iran’s oil and petrochemical businesses. This means any money or property they have in the U.S. is frozen, and Americans can’t do business with them. The action started on May 19, 2026, so watch out for these new rules if you’re involved in shipping or trade!
Previous / Next Documents
Previous: C1-2026-02173 — Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental to Specified Activities; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to the Naval Base Point Loma Deperming Pier Replacement Project and the Naval Base San Diego Chollas Creek Quay Wall Repair Project in San Diego Bay, California
The Navy is fixing two important structures in San Diego Bay: the Point Loma Deperming Pier and the Chollas Creek Quay Wall. These repairs might disturb local marine mammals like seals, dolphins, and whales, but the Navy is following rules to keep impacts low. The updates include corrected info on how close animals can get during work, ensuring the project stays safe and on schedule in 2026.
Next: 2026-02984 — Common Alloy Aluminum Sheet From the Kingdom of Bahrain: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2023-2024
The U.S. Department of Commerce found that Gulf Aluminium Rolling Mill from Bahrain sold aluminum sheets at unfairly low prices between April 2023 and March 2024. Because of this, extra duties (taxes) will apply to their products starting February 17, 2026. This means importers and buyers should expect some changes in costs and rules soon.