# 36 C.F.R. § 902.56 (2026): Protection of personal privacy

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T36_P902_S902_56

## Section

- **Citation:** 36 C.F.R. § 902.56 (2026)
- **Heading:** Protection of personal privacy
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 36 CFR: Parks, Forests, and Public Property / Chapter IX: PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION / Part 902: FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT / Subpart F: Exemptions From Public Access to Corporation Records / § 902.56: § 902.56   Protection of personal privacy.

## Text

(a) Any of the following personnel, medical, or similar records is within the statutory exemption if its disclosure would harm the individual concerned or be a clearly unwarranted invasion of his personal privacy:
(1) Personnel and background records personal to any officer or employee of the Corporation, or other person, including his home address;
(2) Medical histories and medical records concerning individuals, including applicants for licenses; or
(3) Any other detailed record containing personal information identifiable with a particular person.
(b) The purpose of this section is to provide a proper balance between the protection of personal privacy and the preservation of the public's rights to Corporation information by authorizing the protection of information that, if released, might unjustifiably invade an individual's personal privacy.

## Nearby sections

- [36 C.F.R. § 902.50 (2026) § 902.50   Applicability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T36_P902_S902_50.md)
- [36 C.F.R. § 902.51 (2026) § 902.51   Records relating to matters that are required by Executive order to be kept secret.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T36_P902_S902_51.md)
- [36 C.F.R. § 902.52 (2026) § 902.52   Records related solely to internal personnel rules and practices.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T36_P902_S902_52.md)
- [36 C.F.R. § 902.53 (2026) § 902.53   Records exempted from disclosure by statute.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T36_P902_S902_53.md)
- [36 C.F.R. § 902.54 (2026) § 902.54   Trade secrets and commercial or financial information that is privileged or confidential.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T36_P902_S902_54.md)
- [36 C.F.R. § 902.55 (2026) § 902.55   Intragovernmental exchanges.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T36_P902_S902_55.md)
- [36 C.F.R. § 902.56 (2026) § 902.56   Protection of personal privacy.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T36_P902_S902_56.md)
- [36 C.F.R. § 902.57 (2026) § 902.57   Investigatory files compiled for law enforcement purposes.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T36_P902_S902_57.md)
- [36 C.F.R. § 902.58 (2026) § 902.58   Reports of financial institutions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T36_P902_S902_58.md)
- [36 C.F.R. § 902.59 (2026) § 902.59   Geological and geophysical information.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T36_P902_S902_59.md)

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