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### **Privacy Act Overview**

**12 Statutory Exemptions.**                        - Restrict disclosure of personally identifiable records maintained by federal agencies
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**Mission of DFAS FOIA/PA Office****Vision****Goals**                        - Ensure Agency systems sustain, and do not erode, privacy protections by making certain that System of Records Notices are created or modified, and published in the Federal Register.
                        - Find even more efficient and innovative ways to protect the privacy of our customers and Agency employees.
                        - Protect the privacy of individuals when collecting personally identifiable information and handling records.
                        - Promote the management of the Agency Privacy Program and the implementation of appropriate laws, policy, and guidance.
                        - Provide privacy program expertise and assistance throughout the Agency.
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