# 45 C.F.R. § 1159.2 (2026): What is the purpose of these regulations?

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## Section

- **Citation:** 45 C.F.R. § 1159.2 (2026)
- **Heading:** What is the purpose of these regulations?
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 45 CFR: Public Welfare / Chapter XI: NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE ARTS AND THE HUMANITIES / Part 1159: IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PRIVACY ACT OF 1974 / § 1159.2: § 1159.2   What is the purpose of these regulations?

## Text

The regulations in this part set forth the Endowment's procedures under the Privacy Act, as required by 5 U.S.C. 552a(f), with respect to systems of records maintained by the Endowment. These regulations establish procedures by which an individual may exercise the rights granted by the Privacy Act to determine whether an Endowment system contains a record pertaining to him or her; to gain access to such records; and to request correction or amendment of such records. These regulations also set identification requirements, prescribe fees to be charged for copying records, and establish exemptions from certain requirements of the Act for certain Endowment systems or components thereof.

## Nearby sections

- [45 C.F.R. § 1159.1 (2026) § 1159.1   What definitions apply to these regulations?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P1159_S1159_1.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 1159.2 (2026) § 1159.2   What is the purpose of these regulations?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P1159_S1159_2.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 1159.3 (2026) § 1159.3   Where should individuals send inquiries about the Endowment's systems of records or implementation of the Privacy Act?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P1159_S1159_3.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 1159.4 (2026) § 1159.4   How will the public receive notification of the Endowment's systems of records?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P1159_S1159_4.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 1159.5 (2026) § 1159.5   What government entities will the Endowment notify of proposed changes to its systems of records?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P1159_S1159_5.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 1159.6 (2026) § 1159.6   What limits exist as to the contents of the Endowment's systems of records?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P1159_S1159_6.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 1159.7 (2026) § 1159.7   Will the Endowment collect information from me for its records?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P1159_S1159_7.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 1159.8 (2026) § 1159.8   How can I acquire access to Endowment records pertaining to me?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P1159_S1159_8.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 1159.9 (2026) § 1159.9   What identification will I need to show when I request access to Endowment records pertaining to me?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P1159_S1159_9.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 1159.10 (2026) § 1159.10   How can I pursue amendments to or corrections of an Endowment record?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P1159_S1159_10.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 1159.11 (2026) § 1159.11   How can I appeal a refusal to amend or correct an Endowment record?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P1159_S1159_11.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 1159.12 (2026) § 1159.12   Will the Endowment charge me fees to locate, review, or copy records?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P1159_S1159_12.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 1159.13 (2026) § 1159.13   In what other situations will the Endowment disclose its records?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P1159_S1159_13.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 1159.14 (2026) § 1159.14   Will the Endowment maintain a written account of disclosures made from its systems of records?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P1159_S1159_14.md)

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