# 12 CFR § 1202.1: Why did FHFA issue this part?

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-12-1202.1

## Section

- **Citation:** 12 CFR § 1202.1
- **Heading:** Why did FHFA issue this part?
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 12—Banks and Banking > CHAPTER XII—FEDERAL HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY > SUBCHAPTER A—ORGANIZATION AND OPERATIONS > PART 1202—FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT

## Text

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) issued this regulation to comply with the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) (5 U.S.C. 552).
(a) The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) (5 U.S.C. 552), is a Federal law that requires the Federal Government to disclose certain Federal Government records to the public.
(b) This part explains the rules that the FHFA will follow when processing and responding to requests for records under the FOIA. It also explains what you must do to request records from FHFA under the FOIA. You should read this part together with the FOIA, which explains in more detail your rights and the records FHFA may release to you.
(c) If you want to request information about yourself that is contained in a system of records maintained by FHFA, you may do so under the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended (5 U.S.C. 552a). This is considered a first-party or Privacy Act request under the Privacy Act, and you must file your request following FHFA's Privacy Act regulation at part 1204 of this title. If you file a request for information about yourself, FHFA will process your request under both the FOIA and Privacy Act in order to give you the greatest degree of access to any responsive material.
(d) Notwithstanding the FOIA and this part, FHFA may routinely publish or disclose to the public information without following these procedures.

## Nearby sections

- [12 CFR § 1200.1 § 1200.1 Federal Housing Finance Agency.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-12-1200.1.md)
- [12 CFR § 1200.2 § 1200.2 Organization of the Federal Housing Finance Agency.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-12-1200.2.md)
- [12 CFR § 1200.3 § 1200.3 Official logo and seal.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-12-1200.3.md)
- [12 CFR § 1200.4 § 1200.4 OMB control numbers assigned under the Paperwork Reduction Act.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-12-1200.4.md)
- [12 CFR § 1201.1 § 1201.1 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-12-1201.1.md)
- [12 CFR § 1202.1 § 1202.1 Why did FHFA issue this part?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-12-1202.1.md)
- [12 CFR § 1202.2 § 1202.2 What do the terms in this part mean?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-12-1202.2.md)
- [12 CFR § 1202.3 § 1202.3 What information can I obtain through the FOIA?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-12-1202.3.md)
- [12 CFR § 1202.4 § 1202.4 What information is exempt from disclosure?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-12-1202.4.md)
- [12 CFR § 1202.5 § 1202.5 How do I request information from FHFA under the FOIA?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-12-1202.5.md)
- [12 CFR § 1202.6 § 1202.6 What if my request does not have all the information FHFA requires?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-12-1202.6.md)
- [12 CFR § 1202.7 § 1202.7 How will FHFA respond to my FOIA request?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-12-1202.7.md)
- [12 CFR § 1202.8 § 1202.8 If the requested records contain confidential commercial information, what procedures will FHFA follow?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-12-1202.8.md)
- [12 CFR § 1202.9 § 1202.9 How do I appeal a response denying my FOIA request?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-12-1202.9.md)

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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-12-1202.1. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.