May 2016

Electronic Reading Room

In compliance with the 1996 E-FOIA Amendments, FinCEN makes certain records created after November 1, 1996, available electronically.

• Treasury-wide PA Systems of Records Inventory (August 1, 2005, at 70 FR 44178)
• Privacy Act of 1974, as Amended; System of Records Notice
  Notice of alterations of three Privacy Act systems of records (Effective May 19, 2014)

Privacy Act

The Privacy Act, 5 U.S.C. § 552a, which was passed by Congress in 1974, establishes certain controls over how Federal agencies gather, maintain, and disseminate personal information. The Privacy Act permits a person to seek access to Federal agency records pertaining to him or herself, unless the information in those records is protected by one of the Privacy Act’s ten exemptions.

Regulations

• Treasury’s FOIA Regulations
• The Freedom of Information Act (as amended by Public Law No. 110-175, 121 Stat.

FinCEN does not charge for time spent locating and reviewing Privacy Act requests; however, the same charges assessed for copying records under the FOIA will be assessed for copying documents under the Privacy Act.

The Privacy Act provides that the agency will provide access to records on individuals within our possession unless one of ten exemptions applies. The exact language of the exemptions can be found in the Privacy Act. Additional guidance on the exemptions and how they apply to certain documents can be found in FinCEN Regulations implementing the Privacy Act.

Ten Exemptions

Your Right to Federal Records 
This brochure provides basic guidance about the FOIA and the Privacy Act to assist citizens in exercising their rights.

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network

• CY 2012-2014
• 1st & 2nd Qtr 2015
• 3rd Qtr 2015
• 4th Qtr 2015
• 1st Qtr 2016
• 2nd Qtr 2016

The Government Information Locator Service (GILS) provides an index and description of FinCEN’s major information and record locator systems.

Individuals should ensure that the information they seek is not already in the public domain before submitting FOIA requests. FinCEN has some information available to the public listed in its electronic reading room at https://www.fincen.gov/filing-foia-request. Also, a search of the FinCEN Home page can assist requesters in locating information about FinCEN and lists of available publications. Information about points of contact and addresses are also accessible on this site for your convenience.