29 C.F.R. PART 4902—DISCLOSURE AND AMENDMENT OF RECORDS PERTAINING TO INDIVIDUALS UNDER THE PRIVACY ACT
Title 29 - Labor
Authority: 5 U.S.C. 552a.
Source: 61 FR 34128, July 1, 1996, unless otherwise noted.
This part establishes procedures whereby an individual can determine whether the PBGC maintains any system of records that contains a record pertaining to the individual, procedures to effect access to an individual's record upon his or her request, and procedures for making requests to amend records, for making the initial determinations on such requests, and for appealing denials of such requests. This part also prescribes the fees for making copies of an individual's record. Finally, this part sets forth those systems of records that are exempted from certain disclosure and other provisions of the Privacy Act (5 U.S.C. 552a). In addition to terminology in part 4001 of this chapter, as used in this part: Disclosure officer means the designated official in the Communications and Public Affairs Department, PBGC. Record means any item, collection, or grouping of information about an individual that is maintained by an agency, including, but not limited to, his or her education, financial transactions, medical history, and criminal or employment history and that contains his or her name, or the identifying number, symbol, or other identifying particular assigned to the individual, such as a finger or voice print or a photograph. System of records means a group of any records under the control of any agency from which information is retrieved by the name of the individual or by some identifying number, symbol, or other identifying particular assigned to the individual. Working day means any weekday excepting Federal holidays. (a) Any individual may submit a request to the Disclosure Officer, Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, for the purpose of learning whether a system of records maintained by the PBGC contains any record pertaining to the requestor or obtaining access to such a record. Such a request may be sent to the Disclosure Officer or made in person between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. on any working day in the Communications and Public Affairs Department, PBGC, 1200 K Street, NW., Suite 240, Washington, DC 20005–4026. (b) Each request submitted pursuant to paragraph (a) of this section shall include the name of the system of records to which the request pertains and the requester's full name, home address and date of birth, and shall prominently state the words, “Privacy Act Request.” If this information is insufficient to enable the PBGC to identify the record in question, or to determine the identity of the requester (to ensure the privacy of the subject of the record), the disclosure officer shall request such further identifying data as the disclosure officer deems necessary to locate the record or to determine the identity of the requester. (c) Unless the request is only for notification of the existence of a record and such notification is required under the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552), the requester shall be required to provide verification of his or her identity to the PBGC as set forth in paragraph (c)(1) or (2) of this section, as appropriate. (1) If the request is made by mail, the requester shall submit a notarized statement establishing his or her identity. (2) If the request is made in person, the requester shall show identification satisfactory to the disclosure officer, such as a driver's license, employee identification, annuitant identification or Medicare card. (d) The disclosure officer shall respond to the request in writing within 10 working days after receipt of the request or of such additional information as may be required under paragraph (b) of this section. If a request for access to a record is granted, the response shall state when the record will be made available. [61 FR 34128, July 1, 1996, as amended at 68 FR 61358, Oct. 28, 2003] (a) When the disclosure officer grants a request for access to records under §4902.3, such records shall be made available when the requester is advised of the determination or as promptly thereafter as possible. At the requester's option, the record will be made available for the requester's inspection and copying at the Communications and Public Affairs Department, Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, 1200 K Street NW., Washington, DC 20005–4026, between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. on any working day, or a copy of the record will be mailed to the requester. (b) If the requester desires to be accompanied by another individual during the inspection and/or copying of the record, the requester shall, either when the record is made available or at any earlier time, submit to the disclosure officer a signed statement identifying such other individual and authorizing such other individual to be present during the inspection and/or copying of the record. (a) Any individual about whom the PBGC maintains a record contained in a system of records may request that the record be amended. Such a request shall be submitted in the same manner described in §4902.3(a). (b) Each request submitted under paragraph (a) of this section shall include the information described in §4902.3(b) and a statement specifying the changes to be made in the record and the justification therefor. The disclosure officer may request further identifying data as described in §4902.3(b). (c) An individual who desires assistance in the preparation of a request for amendment of a record shall submit such request for assistance in writing to the Deputy General Counsel, Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation. The Deputy General Counsel shall respond to such request as promptly as possible. [61 FR 34128, July 1, 1996, as amended at 68 FR 61358, Oct. 28, 2003] (a) Within 20 working days after receipt by the PBGC of a request for amendment of a record under §4902.5, unless for good cause shown the Executive Director of the PBGC extends such 20-day period, the disclosure officer shall notify the requester in writing whether and to what extent the request shall be granted. To the extent that the request is granted, the disclosure officer shall cause the requested amendment to be made promptly. (b) When a request for amendment of a record is denied in whole or in part, the denial shall include a statement of the reasons therefor, the procedures for appealing such denial, and a notice that the requester has a right to assistance in preparing an appeal of the denial. (c) An individual who desires assistance in preparing an appeal of a denial under this section shall submit a request to the Deputy General Counsel, Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation. The Deputy General Counsel shall respond to the request as promptly as possible, but in no event more than 30 days after receipt. [61 FR 34128, July 1, 1996, as amended at 68 FR 61359, Oct. 28, 2003] (a) An appeal from a denial of a request for amendment of a record under §4902.6 shall be submitted, within 45 days of receipt of the denial, to the General Counsel, Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, unless the record subject to such request is one maintained by the Office of the General Counsel, in which event the appeal shall be submitted to the Deputy Executive Director, Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation. The appeal shall state in detail the basis on which it is made and shall clearly state “Privacy Act Request” on the first page. In addition, the submission shall clearly state “Privacy Act Request” on the envelope (for mail, hand delivery, or commercial delivery), in the subject line (for e-mail), or on the cover sheet (for fax). (b) Within 30 working days after the receipt of the appeal, unless for good cause shown the Executive Director of the PBGC extends such 30-day period, the General Counsel or, where appropriate, the Deputy Executive Director, shall issue a decision in writing granting or denying the appeal in whole or in part. To the extent that the appeal is granted, the General Counsel or, where appropriate, the Deputy Executive Director, shall cause the requested amendment to be made promptly. To the extent that the appeal is denied, the decision shall include the reasons for the denial and a notice of the requester's right to submit a brief statement setting forth reasons for disputing the denial of appeal, to seek judicial review of the denial pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(g)(1)(A), and to obtain further information concerning the provisions for judicial review under that section. (c) An individual whose appeal has been denied in whole or in part may submit a brief summary statement setting forth reasons for disputing such denial. Such statement shall be submitted within 30 days of receipt of the denial of the appeal to the Disclosure Officer. Any such statement shall be made available by the PBGC to anyone to whom the record is subsequently furnished and may also be accompanied, at the discretion of the PBGC, by a brief statement summarizing the PBGC's reasons for refusing to amend the record. The PBGC shall also provide copies of the individual's statement of dispute to all prior recipients of the record with respect to whom an accounting of the disclosure of the record was maintained pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(c)(1). (d) To request further information concerning the provisions for judicial review, an individual shall submit such request in writing to the Deputy General Counsel, who shall respond to such request as promptly as possible. [61 FR 34128, July 1, 1996, as amended at 68 FR 61359, Oct. 28, 2003] When an individual requests a copy of his or her record under §4902.4, charges for the copying shall be made according to the following fee schedule: (a) Standard copying fee. There shall be a charge of $0.15 per page of record copies furnished. Where the copying fee is less than $1.50, it shall not be assessed. (b) Voluminous material. If the volume of page copy desired by the requester is such that the reproduction charge at the standard page rate would be in excess of $50, the individual desiring reproduction may request a special rate quotation from the PBGC. (c) Manual copying by requester. No charge will be made for manual copying by the requester of any document made available for inspection under §4902.4. The PBGC shall provide facilities for such copying without charge between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. on any working day. (a) Under the authority granted by 5 U.S.C. 552a(k)(5), the PBGC hereby exempts the system of records entitled “Personnel Security Investigation Records—PBGC” from the provisions of 5 U.S.C. 552a (c)(3), (d), (e)(1), (e)(4)(G), (H), and (I), and (f), to the extent that the disclosure of such material would reveal the identity of a source who furnished information to PBGC under an express promise of confidentiality or, before September 27, 1975, under an implied promise of confidentiality. (b) The reasons for asserting this exemption are to insure the gaining of information essential to determining suitability and fitness for PBGC employment or for work for the PBGC as a contractor or as an employee of a contractor, access to information, and security clearances, to insure that full and candid disclosures are obtained in making such determinations, to prevent subjects of such determinations from thwarting the completion of such determinations, and to avoid revealing the identities of persons who furnish information to the PBGC in confidence. [61 FR 34128, July 1, 1996, as amended at 66 FR 32222, June 14, 2001] (a) Filing rules—(1) Where to file. See §4000.4 of this chapter for information on where to file a submission under this part with the PBGC. (2) Method of filing. The PBGC applies the rules in subpart A of part 4000 of this chapter to determine permissible methods of filing with the PBGC under this part. (3) Date of filing. The PBGC applies the rules in subpart C of part 4000 of this chapter to determine the date that a submission under this part was filed with the PBGC. (b) Computation of time. The PBGC applies the rules in subpart D of part 4000 of this chapter to compute any time period for filing under this part. [68 FR 61359, Oct. 28, 2003]
Title 29: Labor
PART 4902—DISCLOSURE AND AMENDMENT OF RECORDS PERTAINING TO INDIVIDUALS UNDER THE PRIVACY ACT
Section Contents
§ 4902.1 Purpose and scope.
§ 4902.2 Definitions.
§ 4902.3 Procedures for determining existence of and requesting access to records.
§ 4902.4 Disclosure of record to an individual.
§ 4902.5 Procedures for requesting amendment of a record.
§ 4902.6 Action on request for amendment of a record.
§ 4902.7 Appeal of a denial of a request for amendment of a record.
§ 4902.8 Fees.
§ 4902.9 Specific exemptions.
§ 4902.10 Filing rules; computation of time.
§ 4902.1 Purpose and scope.
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§ 4902.2 Definitions.
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§ 4902.3 Procedures for determining existence of and requesting access to records.
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§ 4902.4 Disclosure of record to an individual.
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§ 4902.5 Procedures for requesting amendment of a record.
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§ 4902.6 Action on request for amendment of a record.
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§ 4902.7 Appeal of a denial of a request for amendment of a record.
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§ 4902.8 Fees.
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§ 4902.9 Specific exemptions.
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§ 4902.10 Filing rules; computation of time.
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