# 24 C.F.R. § 16.6 (2026): Initial denial of access

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## Section

- **Citation:** 24 C.F.R. § 16.6 (2026)
- **Heading:** Initial denial of access
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 24 CFR: Housing and Urban Development / Part 16: IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PRIVACY ACT OF 1974 / § 16.6: § 16.6   Initial denial of access.

## Text

(a)
Grounds.
Access by an individual to a record which pertains to that individual will be denied only upon a determination by the Privacy Act Officer that:
(1) The record is subject to an exemption under § 16.14, § 16.15 or to an exemption determined by another agency noticing the system of records;
(2) The record is information compiled in reasonable anticipation of a civil action or proceeding; or
(3) The individual unreasonably has failed to comply with the procedural requirements of this part.
(b)
Notification.
The Privacy Act Officer shall give notice of denial of access to records to the individual in writing and shall include the following information:
(1) The Privacy Act Officer's name and title or position;
(2) The date of the denial;
(3) The reasons for the denial, including citation to the appropriate section of the Act and/or this part;
(4) The individual's opportunities, if any, for further administrative consideration, including the identity and address of the appropriate Privacy Appeals Officer. If no further administrative consideration within the Department is available, the notice shall state that the denial is administratively final; and,
(5) If stated to be administratively final; and, within the Department, the individual's right to judicial review under 5 U.S.C. 552a(g)(1), as amended by 5 U.S.C. 552a(g)(5).
[40 FR 39729, Aug. 28, 1975, as amended at 42 FR 20297, Apr. 19, 1977]

## Nearby sections

- [24 C.F.R. § 16.1 (2026) § 16.1   Purpose and statement of policy.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T24_P16_S16_1.md)
- [24 C.F.R. § 16.2 (2026) § 16.2   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T24_P16_S16_2.md)
- [24 C.F.R. § 16.3 (2026) § 16.3   Procedures for inquiries.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T24_P16_S16_3.md)
- [24 C.F.R. § 16.4 (2026) § 16.4   Requests for access; requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T24_P16_S16_4.md)
- [24 C.F.R. § 16.5 (2026) § 16.5   Disclosure of requested information to individuals.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T24_P16_S16_5.md)
- [24 C.F.R. § 16.6 (2026) § 16.6   Initial denial of access.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T24_P16_S16_6.md)
- [24 C.F.R. § 16.7 (2026) § 16.7   Administrative review of initial denial of access.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T24_P16_S16_7.md)
- [24 C.F.R. § 16.8 (2026) § 16.8   Request for correction or amendment to record.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T24_P16_S16_8.md)
- [24 C.F.R. § 16.9 (2026) § 16.9   Agency procedures upon request for correction or amendment of record.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T24_P16_S16_9.md)
- [24 C.F.R. § 16.10 (2026) § 16.10   Appeal of initial adverse agency determination on correction or amendment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T24_P16_S16_10.md)
- [24 C.F.R. § 16.11 (2026) § 16.11   Disclosure of record to person other than the individual to whom it pertains.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T24_P16_S16_11.md)
- [24 C.F.R. § 16.12 (2026) § 16.12   Fees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T24_P16_S16_12.md)
- [24 C.F.R. § 16.13 (2026) § 16.13   Penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T24_P16_S16_13.md)
- [24 C.F.R. § 16.14 (2026) § 16.14   General exemptions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T24_P16_S16_14.md)

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