WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Department Of Health And Human Services has issued a rule called: Privacy Act; Implementation.

The rule was published in the Federal Register on Feb. 3 by Dorothy A. Fink, Acting Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services.

Summary: The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS or Department) published a direct final rule in the Federal Registeron December 23, 2024, which was to become effective February 6, 2025. As a result of administrative technical issues, including an incorrect email address, HHS is reopening the public comment period with a new email address for the public to submit comments and delaying the effective date to March 21, 2025. The purpose of the direct final rule was to exempt a new Pri...