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The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995

The Paperwork Reduction Act ( 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.) requires the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs within the Office of Management and Budget to provide central guidance for and oversight of federal agencies' information management activities, including activities under the Privacy Act.

The Paperwork Reduction Act also requires federal agencies to ensure compliance with the Privacy Act and coordinate management of the requirements of FOIA, the Privacy Act, the Computer Security Act, and related management laws.

Links:

Office of Management and Budget Web site

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[updated 9/29/00]