VA Retires One Privacy Record While Keeping Protections In Place
Published Date: 10/23/2026
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The Department of Veterans Affairs is officially canceling the Privacy Act record for the Federal Case Management Tool (FCMT), a system that helps track veterans' care. This change means FCMT info is still protected but under other VA privacy rules. Comments on this update are open until November 23, 2026, with no extra costs involved.
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