The Privacy Act of 1974 provides safeguards against unwarranted invasions of privacy through the misuse of records by Federal agencies by restricting disclosure of personally identifiable records maintained by agencies; granting individuals increased rights of access to records maintained about them; granting individuals the right to seek amendment of records maintained about them upon a showing that the records are not accurate, relevant, timely or complete; and establishing a code of “fair information practices” which requires agencies to comply with statutory norms for collection, maintenance, use and dissemination of records.
Making a Privacy Act (PA) Request
Any United States citizen or legal alien may make a PA request for records on themselves. The NIGC has 10 business days to provide an initial response. Requests may be submitted in writing to the NIGC either by mail or by fax to the FOIA/PA Officer at the following address:
NIGC Attn: FOIA/PA Officer, c/o Department of the Interior, 1849 C Street, N.W., Mail Stop #1621, Washington, DC 20240 FAX: (202) 632-7066
The request letter should include:
• name, address, signature, daytime telephone number, and certification of identity of requester
• a brief description of the records requested