# 2026-11766: VA Tweaks Database Tracking Crimes Against Veterans

2026-11766, Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records, is a Federal Register notice from Veterans Affairs Department published 2026-06-11, effective 2026-07-11; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-06-18).

- Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-11766
- As of: 2026-06-18
- Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts.

## Facts
- Document number: 2026-11766
- Title: Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records
- Type: Notice
- Agencies: Veterans Affairs Department
- Citation: 91 FR 35615
- Published: 2026-06-11
- Effective: 2026-07-11
- Comments close: not stated
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: yes
- Regulation identifier numbers: none
- Last updated: 2026-06-18

## In one line

VA Tweaks Database Tracking Crimes Against Veterans

## Summary

The Department of Veterans Affairs is updating its records system that helps investigate crimes involving veterans. These changes improve how information is stored, accessed, and kept safe. If you want to share your thoughts, you have 30 days from June 11, 2026, to comment before the new rules take effect.

## Abstract

As required by the Privacy Act of 1974, notice is hereby given that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is modifying the system of records titled, "Criminal Investigations--VA" (11VA51). The purpose of this system of records is to compile evidence to prove or disprove criminal conduct, identify individual criminal offenders and alleged offenders, and identify witnesses and documents relevant to the investigation of the allegations.

## Effects PRIA read

- Records Exempt from Privacy Act Access: cost, medium. Most records in the VA OIG Criminal Investigations system are exempt from regular Privacy Act access and contesting rules under 5 U.S.C. 552a(j) and (k) and other cited provisions. That means you may not be able to see or amend many investigation records that VA OIG holds about you.
- You Must Prove Identity to Get Records: cost, low. If you request records about yourself from the Criminal Investigations system, you must send a written, signed request that includes your full name, address, telephone number, proof of identity, and a clear description of the records so VA can find them. The notice also clarifies that the system ma…
- Breach Response Sharing with Other Agencies: benefit, low. If VA suspects or confirms a breach of these investigation records, VA may share information with appropriate agencies, entities, and persons to respond to or remediate the breach. VA may also share information with other Federal agencies when reasonably necessary to prevent, minimize, or remedy ha…
- Records Used to Prevent or Recoup Improper Payments: cost, medium. VA will use records in this system to prevent, detect, or recoup fraud and improper payments in VA programs, and may disclose information to the Department of the Treasury to help identify, prevent, or recoup such improper payments. The Purpose section explicitly includes prevention, detection, or…
- Records May Be Shared for Law Enforcement and Discipline: cost, medium. VA OIG may disclose records to law enforcement authorities, the Department of Justice, courts, professional licensing and disciplinary boards, and others for investigations, prosecutions, litigation, or administrative proceedings. These routine uses include sharing names, addresses, and investigati…

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## Sources
- [2026-11766 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/11/2026-11766/privacy-act-of-1974-system-of-records)
- [2026-11766 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-06-11/pdf/2026-11766.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-11766 (as of 2026-06-18).