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Monday, August 24, 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 4 documents over 40 days. Use the source documents below before deciding whether this affects your business.

In plain English

The Veterans Affairs Department is updating its records about what personal information it keeps on veterans and employees, including who can access it and how long it's stored. If you work with Veterans Affairs or handle veteran information, read the notice to see if it changes your data-handling requirements or contract obligations.

First seen

Jun 11, 2026

Last seen

Jul 21, 2026

Latest stage

Notice

PRORULE → RULE

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