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HHS modifies ORR Unaccompanied Children system of records, effective Oct 28, 2026

The Department of Health and Human Services is amending the Office of Refugee Resettlement's system of records for unaccompanied children. The change renames the system to "ORR Unaccompanied Alien Children Bureau (UACB) Administrative Program Records" and streamlines routine uses to improve information sharing for child protection while preserving privacy safeguards. The amendment becomes effective on 2026-10-28.

Why it matters: The update alters how child protection data is shared, impacting privacy and information handling for vulnerable minors.

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Sources
Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records
Federal Register (privacy, cybersecurity, AI documents) · primary source · Sep 28, 2026
Details
JurisdictionUnited States (federal)
RegulatorDepartment of Health and Human Services (HHS)
LawPrivacy Act of 1974
StatusIn effect
PublishedSeptember 28, 2026
EffectiveOctober 28, 2026
OrganisationsOffice of Refugee Resettlement (ORR), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Refugee Resettlement, Unaccompanied Children Bureau
Topicsprivacy, children
Datapersonal, children