FCC and USPS propose updates to privacy systems under Privacy Act

The United States Postal Service (USPS) is proposing to create a new Customer Privacy Act System of Records called USPS 830.100, Customer Call Center, which will centralize USPS customer information, according to the Federal Register.

Meanwhile, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has proposed several modifications to its existing systems of records to comply with the Privacy Act of 1974. These include changes to systems related to business contacts, customer relationship management, telecommunications relay service user registration, equipment distribution programs for the deaf-blind, and the Lifeline Program.

The FCC's proposed changes aim to ensure proper publication of the existence and character of records maintained by the agency, as required by the Privacy Act. The Lifeline Program, for example, provides discounts on voice and broadband services to qualifying low-income individuals, and the updated system will manage related personal information.

These proposals were published in the Federal Register, which serves as an official source for such regulatory notices, though some versions are prototypes pending official legal status.

The updates reflect ongoing efforts by federal agencies to maintain transparency and compliance with privacy laws regarding personally identifiable information (PII).

The Federal Register documents indicate that these actions are necessary to meet statutory requirements and ensure the agencies' record-keeping systems are current and properly disclosed.