violation of privacy act
Judicial Remedies and Penalties for Violating the Privacy Act. The Act specifically provides civil remedies, 5 U.S.C. Sec. 552a(g), including damages, and criminal penalties, 5 U.S.C. Sec. 552a(i), for violations of the Act. The civil action provisions are premised on agency violations of the Act or agency regulations promulgated thereunder.