# 44 CFR § 6.1: Purpose and scope of part

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-44-6.1

## Section

- **Citation:** 44 CFR § 6.1
- **Heading:** Purpose and scope of part
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 44—Emergency Management and Assistance > CHAPTER I—FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER A—GENERAL > PART 6—IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PRIVACY ACT OF 1974 > Subpart A—General

## Text

This part sets forth policies and procedures concerning the collection, use and dissemination of records maintained by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) which are subject to the provision of 5 U.S.C. 552a, popularly known as the “Privacy Act of 1974” (hereinafter referred to as the Act). These policies and procedures govern only those records as defined in § 6.2. Policies and procedures governing the disclosure and availability of records in general are in part 5 of this chapter. This part also covers: (a) Procedures for notification to individuals of a FEMA system of records pertaining to them; (b) guidance to individuals in obtaining information, including inspections of, and disagreement with, the content of records; (c) accounting of disclosure; (d) special requirements for medical records; and (e) fees.

## Nearby sections

- [44 CFR § 6.1 § 6.1 Purpose and scope of part.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-44-6.1.md)
- [44 CFR § 6.2 § 6.2 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-44-6.2.md)
- [44 CFR § 6.3 § 6.3 Collection and use of information (Privacy Act statements).](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-44-6.3.md)
- [44 CFR § 6.4 § 6.4 Standards of accuracy.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-44-6.4.md)
- [44 CFR § 6.5 § 6.5 Rules of conduct.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-44-6.5.md)
- [44 CFR § 6.6 § 6.6 Safeguarding systems of records.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-44-6.6.md)
- [44 CFR § 6.7 § 6.7 Records of other agencies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-44-6.7.md)
- [44 CFR § 6.8 § 6.8 Subpoena and other legal demands.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-44-6.8.md)
- [44 CFR § 6.9 § 6.9 Inconsistent issuances of FEMA and/or its predecessor agencies superseded.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-44-6.9.md)
- [44 CFR § 6.10 § 6.10 Assistance and referrals.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-44-6.10.md)
- [44 CFR § 6.20 § 6.20 Conditions of disclosure.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-44-6.20.md)
- [44 CFR § 6.21 § 6.21 Procedures for disclosure.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-44-6.21.md)
- [44 CFR § 6.22 § 6.22 Accounting of disclosures.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-44-6.22.md)
- [44 CFR § 6.30 § 6.30 Form of requests.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-44-6.30.md)

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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-44-6.1. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.