what does the privacy act require
Confidence votes 387. The Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C.A. 552a) is a federal law that places restrictions on the federal government's collection, use, and dissemination of personal information.As with most comprehensive federal statutes, the act provides general and specific exemptions as well as an administrative appeals process.he Privacy Act core requirements provide for: Limitations on the collection, use and dissemination of personally identifiable information about an individual. Disclosure restrictions to third parties. Access and amendments rights of the individuals who are subjects of the files.