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NARA proposes revisions to System of Records NARA 44 for reasonable accommodation requests

The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) proposes to revise its System of Records NARA 44, updating the system manager and location. The revision would expand the record type to include reasonable accommodation requests related to pregnancy or childbirth and would implement an internal web‑based application and database for processing. Comments are accepted until 2026-11-05, with the revised system slated to become effective on 2026-11-16.

Why it matters: The proposal expands collection of sensitive health information and introduces digital processing, impacting privacy and data‑handling obligations.

Summary generated from the sources below. Check the primary source before relying on it; this is not legal advice.

Sources
Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records
Federal Register (privacy, cybersecurity, AI documents) · primary source · Oct 6, 2026
Details
JurisdictionUnited States (federal)
RegulatorNational Archives and Records Administration
LawPrivacy Act of 1974
StatusProposed
PublishedOctober 6, 2026
EffectiveNovember 16, 2026
OrganisationsNational Archives and Records Administration
Topicsprivacy, health
Datapersonal, sensitive, health