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Procedures for identifying the individual making a request for access to or amendment of records.

CFR · 2024-01-01 · US · Title 10

(a) When a request for information about or for access to or correction of a record pertaining to an individual and contained in a system of records has been made pursuant to § 1008.6, valid identification of the individual making the request shall be required before information will be given, access granted or a correction considered, to insure that information is given, corrected, or records disclosed or corrected only at the request of the proper person. (b) Subject to paragraphs (c) and (d) of this section, an individual making a request may establish his identity by: (1) Including with his request, if submitted by mail, a photocopy of two identifying documents bearing his name and signature, one of which shall bear his current home or business address and date of birth; or (2) Appearing at the appropriate DOE location during the regular business hours and presenting either of the following: (i) One identifying document bearing the individual's photograph and signature, such as a driver's license or passport; or (ii) Two identifying documents bearing the individual's name and signature, one of which shall bear the individual's current home or business address and date of birth; or (3) Providing such other proof of identity as the Privacy Act Officer deems satisfactory in the circumstances of a particular request. (c) If the Privacy Act Officer or the appropriate System Manager determines that the information in a record is so sensitive that unauthorized access could cause

official document · source cfr-2024 · id 10:§ 1008.4