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Vol. 1 · No. 1118

Friday, October 9, 2026

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Rule lifecycle · DOCKET:Docket No. VA-2025-VACO-0001

Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records

Veterans Affairs Department — observed across 5 documents over 96 days. Use the source documents below before deciding whether this affects your business.

In plain English

The Veterans Affairs Department is updating how it stores and protects veteran personal information across its computer systems. Small business owners who work with veterans or handle their personal information should check this notice to ensure they follow all the privacy rules it outlines.

First seen

Jun 11, 2026

Last seen

Sep 15, 2026

Latest stage

Notice

PRORULE → RULE

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Stage timeline

  1. Notice·Jun 11, 2026·91 FR 35615

    Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records

    #2026-11766

  2. Notice·Jun 16, 2026·91 FR 36229

    Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records

    #2026-12021

  3. Notice·Jul 9, 2026·91 FR 42595

    Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records

    #2026-13846

  4. Notice·Jul 21, 2026·91 FR 45878

    Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records

    #2026-14662

  5. Notice·Sep 15, 2026·91 FR 58563

    Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records

    #2026-18857