The Privacy Act of 1974 describes very clear requirements for any government agency that seeks to collect and record personal data. Basically the government cannot collect personal data unless the purpose of the collection is made clear to the individuals supplying that data. It is the responsibility of the party considering any such Web service to consult with SEA 09T5, the Freedom of Information and Privacy Program Division. The Public Affairs Office cannot advise on Privacy Act requirements, but before approving a Web service, they may request proof that such requirements have been met. The Organizational home page should include an appropriate link up the document hierarchy.
Content providers retain ownership of and responsibility for their departments information content.
All Web pages must be approved for release prior to actual publication on the Web server. Therefore, pages should be completed before they are published. It is often useful, however, to post a notice announcing that a new page will soon be available. Such a notice must be made on an existing page, such as an Organization's home page or wherever the future hyperlink logically belongs. The notice should include the approximate availability of the new page.