Draft Board Tweaks Privacy Rules for Registrant Data
Published Date: 12/17/2025
Notice
Summary
The Selective Service System is updating how it handles and shares personal info in three key record systems. These changes add two new ways info can be used and remove two outdated ones, keeping things fresh and secure. The updates take effect right away, but the new info-sharing rules start February 1, 2026, giving everyone time to weigh in.
Analyzed Economic Effects
9 provisions identified: 6 benefits, 1 costs, 2 mixed.
Law enforcement access for investigations
The Selective Service may disclose records to the Department of Justice and to appropriate federal, state, local, territorial, tribal, or foreign law enforcement authorities for investigating or prosecuting violations of law, perjury, or for defense of civil actions. The routine uses enabling this sharing are effective February 1, 2026.
Universities may get records for student aid
The Selective Service may disclose records to U.S. colleges and universities to determine eligibility for student aid, including grants and loans. The routine uses enabling this sharing become effective February 1, 2026.
Labor Dept. access for veterans benefits
The Selective Service may share records with the Department of Labor to help veterans get reemployment data and to determine eligibility for benefits under the Workforce Investment Act. These routine uses take effect February 1, 2026.
HHS access for SSN checks and child support
The Selective Service may disclose records to the Department of Health and Human Services to determine an individual's proper Social Security Account Number and to help locate parents under the Child Support Enforcement Act. The routine uses enabling this sharing become effective February 1, 2026.
Public can retrieve Selective Service numbers
The Selective Service may make a registrant's Selective Service Number available to the general public so individuals can retrieve a copy for use when applying for employment, background checks, student grants and loans, and citizenship. This routine use becomes effective February 1, 2026.
Defense agencies may use records for recruiting
The Selective Service may exchange data with the Department of Defense and U.S. Coast Guard about registration, classification, induction, and to identify prospects for military recruiting. The routine uses enabling this sharing become effective February 1, 2026.
Selective Service data used for citizenship checks
The Selective Service may share records with the Department of State and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to help decide a person's eligibility for U.S. citizenship. The routine uses enabling this sharing become effective February 1, 2026.
Federal agencies can check records for hiring
The Selective Service may disclose records to all federal agencies to determine eligibility for federal employment. The routine uses enabling this sharing are effective February 1, 2026.
Breach-response sharing with agencies and entities
The Selective Service may disclose records to appropriate agencies, entities, or persons when it suspects or confirms a breach and believes disclosure is necessary to respond to or prevent harm. These breach-related routine uses become effective February 1, 2026.
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Key Dates
Related Federal Register Documents
2025-14954 — Forms Submitted to the Office of Management and Budget for Clearance
The Selective Service System is updating the Privacy Act Statement on its registration form used by all 18-year-old males in the U.S. This change won’t add any extra time or cost—registering still takes just two minutes. If you want to share your thoughts, you’ve got 60 days to send in comments!
2025-14003 — Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records
This update affects all federal agencies by adding two new rules to how they share personal info when there's a data breach. These changes make it easier and faster to respond if someone's private info is at risk. Agencies must include these rules in their records notices starting now, helping protect your info without costing extra money.
2025-13198 — Forms Submitted to the Office of Management and Budget for Extension Clearance
The Selective Service System is asking to keep using some important forms that help people update their registration info, like name or address changes. These forms don’t have any changes and only take about two minutes to fill out. If you’re registered, this keeps things accurate without costing you time or money, and you have 30 days to share your thoughts on this plan.
2025-13152 — Forms Submitted to the Office of Management and Budget for Extension Clearance
The Selective Service System is asking to keep using some important forms that help people update their registration info, like name or address changes. These forms don’t have any changes and only take about two minutes to fill out. If you’re registered, this keeps things accurate without costing you time or money, and you have 30 days to share your thoughts on this plan.
2025-10056 — Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records
The Selective Service System is updating how it handles records about people asking for special accommodations due to religion or health reasons. This change affects anyone who requests these exceptions and makes sure their info is collected and used properly. The update is official now and will be part of their record-keeping system, with no extra costs or delays announced.
2025-08659 — Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records
The Selective Service System updated its records system to better protect and manage personal info about people who register or might have registration issues. This change affects only authorized staff using a special internal app and helps keep data safe and organized. No new costs or deadlines for the public, just smoother, smarter record-keeping behind the scenes!
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