38 CFR 1.466

§ 1.466 Security for records.

United States · 38 CFR — Pensions, Bonuses, and Veterans' Relief · Status: effective

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Citation: 38 CFR 1.466, § 1.466 Security for records, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/163335
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(a) Written records which are subject to §§ 1.460 through 1.499 of this part must be maintained in a secure room, locked file cabinet, safe or other similar container when not in use. Access to information stored in computers will be limited to authorized VA employees who have a need for the information in performing their duties. These security precautions shall be consistent with the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a). (b) Each VA facility shall adopt in writing procedures related to the access to and use of records which are subject to §§ 1.460 through 1.499 of this part.

Legislative history

This is a federal regulation, adopted through agency rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act — not enacted by a recorded vote of Congress.