# 12 CFR § 261a.9: Board review of request for amendment of record

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-12-261a.9

## Section

- **Citation:** 12 CFR § 261a.9
- **Heading:** Board review of request for amendment of record
- **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 II—FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM > SUBCHAPTER A—BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF THE FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM > PART 261a—RULES REGARDING ACCESS TO PERSONAL INFORMATION UNDER THE PRIVACY ACT 1974 > Subpart B—Procedures for Requests by Individuals to Whom Record Pertains

## Text

(a) Time limits. We will acknowledge your request for amendment of your record within 10 business days after we receive your request. In the acknowledgment, we may request additional information necessary for a determination on the request for amendment. We will make a determination on a request to amend a record promptly.
(b) Contents of response to request for amendment. When we respond to a request for amendment, we will tell you whether your request is granted or denied. If we grant your request, we will take the necessary steps to amend your record and, when appropriate and possible, notify prior recipients of the record of our action. If we deny the request, in whole or in part, we will tell you—
(1) Why we denied the request (or portion of the request);
(2) That you have a right to appeal; and
(3) How to file an appeal.

## Nearby sections

- [12 CFR § 261a.1 § 261a.1 Authority, purpose and scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-12-261a.1.md)
- [12 CFR § 261a.2 § 261a.2 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-12-261a.2.md)
- [12 CFR § 261a.3 § 261a.3 Custodian of records; delegations of authority.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-12-261a.3.md)
- [12 CFR § 261a.4 § 261a.4 Fees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-12-261a.4.md)
- [12 CFR § 261a.5 § 261a.5 Request for access to records.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-12-261a.5.md)
- [12 CFR § 261a.6 § 261a.6 Board procedures for responding to request for access.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-12-261a.6.md)
- [12 CFR § 261a.7 § 261a.7 Special procedures for medical records.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-12-261a.7.md)
- [12 CFR § 261a.8 § 261a.8 Request for amendment of record.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-12-261a.8.md)
- [12 CFR § 261a.9 § 261a.9 Board review of request for amendment of record.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-12-261a.9.md)
- [12 CFR § 261a.10 § 261a.10 Appeal of adverse determination of request for access or amendment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-12-261a.10.md)
- [12 CFR § 261a.11 § 261a.11 Restrictions on disclosure.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-12-261a.11.md)
- [12 CFR § 261a.12 § 261a.12 Exempt records.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-12-261a.12.md)

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