This topic contains general information on procedures for handling PA Introduction requests and information on: how to handle and analyze requests, and descriptions of records types. Updated February 2013 Change Date a. General The PA applies to any VA record about an individual that is retrieved by the Information for name or other identifier, regardless of the storage media, such as individual’s Handling paper or computer disk. Privacy Act Requests Each individual generally has the right to review and acquire a copy of VA records about himself or herself that are retrievable by his or her name or other identifier, and the right to require VA to amend those records when the records are not accurate, timely, complete, and relevant. Upon receipt of an individual request, follow the steps in the table below: b. How to Handle and Analyze Requests
Introduction This topic contains general information on procedures for handling PA requests and information on: how to handle and analyze requests, and descriptions of records types. Change Date Updated February 2013 a. General Information for Handling Privacy Act Requests The PA applies to any VA record about an individual that is retrieved by the individual’s name or other identifier, regardless of the storage media, such as paper or computer disk. Each individual generally has the right to review and acquire a copy of VA records about himself or herself that are retrievable by his or her name or other identifier, and the right to require VA to amend those records when the records are not accurate, timely, complete, and relevant. b. How to Handle and Analyze Requests Upon receipt of an individual request, follow the steps in the table below: