How to File a Privacy Act Request

Your request must be in writing and must include:

1. A statement that the request is being made under the Privacy Act
2. Your name, address, and signature
3. A description of the records - You can describe the records by identifying a specific system of records or by describing your contacts or involvement with an agency. If possible, include in your description information such as the date and place the records were created, the file descriptions, subject matter, persons involved, and other pertinent details that will help identify the records.

You may be required to provide some proof of identity before records will be disclosed.

Include a mailing address and a daytime telephone number so we can contact you if necessary.

Where to Submit Your Request

If you know which Commerce Bureau maintains the records you are seeking, you can request the information directly from that Bureau's FOIA/Privacy Act staff.

Otherwise, send your request to the Department's FOIA/Privacy Act Officer.

Brenda Dolan

Departmental FOIA/Privacy Act Officer

Office of Management and Organization

14th and Constitution Avenue N.W.

Mail Stop H5327

Washington, D.C. 20230

Phone: 202-482-3707

Fax: 202-219-8979

[email protected]

If you submit your request by mail, please mark the envelope "PRIVACY ACT REQUEST."

Keep a copy of your request. You may need to refer to it in further correspondence with the agency.