# 37 C.F.R. § 102.32 (2026): Penalties

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T37_P102_S102_32

## Section

- **Citation:** 37 C.F.R. § 102.32 (2026)
- **Heading:** Penalties
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 37 CFR: Patents, Trademarks, and Copyrights / Chapter I: UNITED STATES PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE, DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE / Part 102: DISCLOSURE OF GOVERNMENT INFORMATION / Subpart B: Privacy Act / § 102.32: § 102.32   Penalties.

## Text

(a) The Act provides, in pertinent part:
Any person who knowingly and willfully requests or obtains any record concerning an individual from an agency under false pretenses shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and fined not more than $5,000. (5 U.S.C. 552a(i)(3)).
(b) A person who falsely or fraudulently attempts to obtain records under the Act also may be subject to prosecution under such other criminal statutes as 18 U.S.C. 494, 495 and 1001.

## Nearby sections

- [37 C.F.R. § 102.21 (2026) § 102.21   Purpose and scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T37_P102_S102_21.md)
- [37 C.F.R. § 102.22 (2026) § 102.22   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T37_P102_S102_22.md)
- [37 C.F.R. § 102.23 (2026) § 102.23   Procedures for making inquiries.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T37_P102_S102_23.md)
- [37 C.F.R. § 102.24 (2026) § 102.24   Procedures for making requests for records.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T37_P102_S102_24.md)
- [37 C.F.R. § 102.25 (2026) § 102.25   Disclosure of requested records to individuals.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T37_P102_S102_25.md)
- [37 C.F.R. § 102.26 (2026) § 102.26   Special procedures: Medical records.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T37_P102_S102_26.md)
- [37 C.F.R. § 102.27 (2026) § 102.27   Procedures for making requests for correction or amendment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T37_P102_S102_27.md)
- [37 C.F.R. § 102.28 (2026) § 102.28   Review of requests for correction or amendment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T37_P102_S102_28.md)
- [37 C.F.R. § 102.29 (2026) § 102.29   Appeal of initial adverse determination on correction or amendment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T37_P102_S102_29.md)
- [37 C.F.R. § 102.30 (2026) § 102.30   Disclosure of record to person other than the individual to whom it pertains.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T37_P102_S102_30.md)
- [37 C.F.R. § 102.31 (2026) § 102.31   Fees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T37_P102_S102_31.md)
- [37 C.F.R. § 102.32 (2026) § 102.32   Penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T37_P102_S102_32.md)
- [37 C.F.R. § 102.33 (2026) § 102.33   General exemptions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T37_P102_S102_33.md)
- [37 C.F.R. § 102.34 (2026) § 102.34   Specific exemptions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T37_P102_S102_34.md)

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