# 45 C.F.R. § 1705.11 (2026): Penalties

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P1705_S1705_11

## Section

- **Citation:** 45 C.F.R. § 1705.11 (2026)
- **Heading:** Penalties
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 45 CFR: Public Welfare / Chapter XVII: NATIONAL COMMISSION ON LIBRARIES AND INFORMATION SCIENCE / Part 1705: PRIVACY REGULATIONS / § 1705.11: § 1705.11   Penalties.

## Text

Title 18 U.S.C. 1001, Crimes and Criminal Procedures, makes it a criminal offense, subject to a maximum fine of $10,000 or imprisonment for not more than 5 years or both to knowingly and willfully make or cause to be made any false or fraudulent statements or representations in any matter within the jurisdiction of any agency of the United States. Section 552a(i)(3) of the Privacy Act (5 U.S.C. 552a(i)(3)), makes it a misdemeanor, subject to a maximum fine of $5,000, to knowingly and willfully request or obtain any record concerning an individual under false pretenses. Section 552a(i) (1) and (2) of the Privacy Act (5 U.S.C. 552a(i)(1) and (2)) provide penalties for violations by agency employees of the Privacy Act or regulations established thereunder.

## Nearby sections

- [45 C.F.R. § 1705.1 (2026) § 1705.1   Purpose and scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P1705_S1705_1.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 1705.2 (2026) § 1705.2   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P1705_S1705_2.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 1705.3 (2026) § 1705.3   Procedures for requests pertaining to individual records in the D/AC File.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P1705_S1705_3.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 1705.4 (2026) § 1705.4   Times, places, and requirements for identification of individuals making requests.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P1705_S1705_4.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 1705.5 (2026) § 1705.5   Disclosure of requested information to individuals.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P1705_S1705_5.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 1705.6 (2026) § 1705.6   Request for correction or amendment to the record.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P1705_S1705_6.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 1705.7 (2026) § 1705.7   Agency review of request for correction or amendment of the record.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P1705_S1705_7.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 1705.8 (2026) § 1705.8   Appeal of an initial adverse agency determination on correction or amendment of the record.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P1705_S1705_8.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 1705.9 (2026) § 1705.9   Disclosure of record to a person other than the individual to whom the record pertains.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P1705_S1705_9.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 1705.10 (2026) § 1705.10   Fees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P1705_S1705_10.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 1705.11 (2026) § 1705.11   Penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P1705_S1705_11.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 1705.12 (2026) § 1705.12   Exemptions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P1705_S1705_12.md)

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