# 22 C.F.R. § 215.5 (2026): Access to requested information by individuals

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T22_P215_S215_5

## Section

- **Citation:** 22 C.F.R. § 215.5 (2026)
- **Heading:** Access to requested information by individuals
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 22 CFR: Foreign Relations / Chapter II: AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT / Part 215: REGULATIONS FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF PRIVACY ACT OF 1974 / § 215.5: § 215.5   Access to requested information by individuals.

## Text

(a) Upon receipt of a request by an individual made in accordance with the provisions of § 215.3, such individual shall be granted access to any record pertaining to him or her which is contained in a system of records maintained by the Agency subject to exemptions discussed in §§ 215.13 and 215.14.
(b) Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (a) of this section, access will not be allowed an individual to information or records compiled by the Agency in reasonable anticipation of a civil or criminal action or proceeding.
(c) Whenever possible, access to requested records will be granted;
(1) Where the request is presented in person and the record is readily available, promptly upon receipt of the request for access, determination that access to the record may be granted, verification of the identity of the individual seeking access, and, where applicable, receipt of consent to discuss the record with a person accompanying the individual;
(2) Where the request is made by mail, the record will, whenever possible, be provided within ten (10) working days of receipt of the request.
(d) Where access to a record cannot reasonably be granted as provided in paragraphs (c)(1) and (2) of this section, the Agency will acknowledge in writing receipt of the request for access and indicate a reasonable time within which access to the record can be granted.
(e) Where no reasonable means exist for an individual to have access to his or her record in person, a copy of the record must be provided through the mail.

## Nearby sections

- [22 C.F.R. § 215.1 (2026) § 215.1   Purpose and scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T22_P215_S215_1.md)
- [22 C.F.R. § 215.2 (2026) § 215.2   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T22_P215_S215_2.md)
- [22 C.F.R. § 215.3 (2026) § 215.3   Procedures for requests pertaining to individual records in a system of records.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T22_P215_S215_3.md)
- [22 C.F.R. § 215.4 (2026) § 215.4   Times, places, and requirements for identification of individuals making requests.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T22_P215_S215_4.md)
- [22 C.F.R. § 215.5 (2026) § 215.5   Access to requested information by individuals.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T22_P215_S215_5.md)
- [22 C.F.R. § 215.6 (2026) § 215.6   Special procedures: Medical records.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T22_P215_S215_6.md)
- [22 C.F.R. § 215.7 (2026) § 215.7   Request for correction or amendment of record.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T22_P215_S215_7.md)
- [22 C.F.R. § 215.8 (2026) § 215.8   Agency review of request for amendment of record.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T22_P215_S215_8.md)
- [22 C.F.R. § 215.9 (2026) § 215.9   Appeal of initial adverse agency determination.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T22_P215_S215_9.md)
- [22 C.F.R. § 215.10 (2026) § 215.10   Disclosure of record to person other than the individual to whom it pertains.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T22_P215_S215_10.md)
- [22 C.F.R. § 215.11 (2026) § 215.11   Fees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T22_P215_S215_11.md)
- [22 C.F.R. § 215.12 (2026) § 215.12   Penalties and remedies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T22_P215_S215_12.md)
- [22 C.F.R. § 215.13 (2026) § 215.13   General exemptions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T22_P215_S215_13.md)
- [22 C.F.R. § 215.14 (2026) § 215.14   Specific exemptions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T22_P215_S215_14.md)

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