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FCC proposes to modify system of records for National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program

The Federal Communications Commission proposes amendments to the FCC/CGB-3 system of records, updating its purposes, categories of individuals and records, and adding two new routine uses. The changes are intended to meet Privacy Act requirements for publishing record characteristics. The modification affects how the FCC handles personally identifiable information submitted by state equipment distribution programs.

Why it matters: The proposal updates FCC record-keeping practices under the Privacy Act, impacting the handling of PII for the deaf‑blind equipment distribution program.

Summary generated from the sources below. Check the primary source before relying on it; this is not legal advice.

Sources
Privacy Act System of Records
Federal Register (privacy, cybersecurity, AI documents) · primary source · Oct 19, 2026
Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records
Federal Register (privacy, cybersecurity, AI documents) · Oct 19, 2026
Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records
Federal Register (privacy, cybersecurity, AI documents) · Oct 19, 2026
Details
JurisdictionUnited States (federal)
RegulatorFederal Communications Commission
LawPrivacy Act of 1974
StatusProposed
PublishedOctober 19, 2026
EffectiveOctober 19, 2026
OrganisationsFederal Communications Commission
Topicsprivacy, transparency, purpose limitation, data minimization, data governance
Datapersonal