# 43 C.F.R. § 2.227 (2026): Conduct of employees

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P2_S2_227

## Section

- **Citation:** 43 C.F.R. § 2.227 (2026)
- **Heading:** Conduct of employees
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 43 CFR: Public Lands: Interior / Part 2: FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT › RECORDS AND TESTIMONY / Subpart K: Privacy Act / § 2.227: § 2.227   Conduct of employees.

## Text

(a)
Handling of records subject to the Act.
Employees whose duties require handling of records subject to the Privacy Act shall, at all times, take care to protect the integrity, security and confidentiality of these records.
(b)
Disclosure of records.
No employee of the Department may disclose records subject to the Privacy Act unless disclosure is permitted under § 2.56 or is to the individual to whom the record pertains.
(c)
Alteration of records.
No employee of the Department may alter or destroy a record subject to the Privacy Act unless (1) such alteration or destruction is properly undertaken in the course of the employee's regular duties or (2) such alteration or destruction is required by a decision under §§ 2.70 through 2.75 or the decision of a court of competent jurisdiction.
(d)
Bureau responsibility.
The bureau responsible for a system of records shall be responsible for assuring that employees with access to the system are made aware of the requirements of this section and of 5 U.S.C. 552a(i)(1), which imposes criminal penalties for knowingly and willfully disclosing a record about an individual without the written request or consent of that individual unless disclosure is permitted under one of the exceptions listed in § 2.56 (b) and (c).

## Nearby sections

- [43 C.F.R. § 2.220 (2026) § 2.220   Purpose and scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P2_S2_220.md)
- [43 C.F.R. § 2.221 (2026) § 2.221   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P2_S2_221.md)
- [43 C.F.R. § 2.222 (2026) § 2.222   Records subject to Privacy Act.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P2_S2_222.md)
- [43 C.F.R. § 2.223 (2026) § 2.223   Standards for maintenance of records subject to the Act.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P2_S2_223.md)
- [43 C.F.R. § 2.225 (2026) § 2.225   Federal Register notices describing systems of records.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P2_S2_225.md)
- [43 C.F.R. § 2.226 (2026) § 2.226   Assuring integrity of records.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P2_S2_226.md)
- [43 C.F.R. § 2.227 (2026) § 2.227   Conduct of employees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P2_S2_227.md)
- [43 C.F.R. § 2.228 (2026) § 2.228   Government contracts.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P2_S2_228.md)
- [43 C.F.R. § 2.231 (2026) § 2.231   Disclosure of records.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P2_S2_231.md)
- [43 C.F.R. § 2.232 (2026) § 2.232   Accounting for disclosures.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P2_S2_232.md)
- [43 C.F.R. § 2.235 (2026) § 2.235   Request for notification of existence of records: Submission.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P2_S2_235.md)
- [43 C.F.R. § 2.236 (2026) § 2.236   Requests for notification of existence of records: Action on.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P2_S2_236.md)
- [43 C.F.R. § 2.237 (2026) § 2.237   Requests for access to records.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P2_S2_237.md)
- [43 C.F.R. § 2.238 (2026) § 2.238   Requests for access to records: Submission.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P2_S2_238.md)

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