TN 3 (05-94)

GN 03360.001 Privacy Act Administration, Communication and Other Procedures - Overview

The purpose of this subchapter is to provide guidance concerning several matters related to protecting an individual's right to privacy. It addresses SSA's basic policy and procedures on:

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  Disclosing information by telephone

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  Acquiring or collecting personal information under the PA

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  Photocopying

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  Certifying records for legal purposes

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  Releasing records by FOs

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  Deleting personal detail from records prior to disclosure

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  Handling requests for nonpersonal information, staff manuals and instructional material under the FOIA

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  Administering the Right to Financial Privacy Act