Notice Details
Privacy Act of 1974; Notice of modified system of records, FHFA-10, Employee Benefits Records
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Senior Agency Official for Privacy, privacy@fhfa.gov or (202) 649-3803 (not a toll-free number), Federal Housing Finance Agency, 400 Seventh Street SW, Washington, DC 20219. For TTY/TRS users with hearing and speech disabilities, dial 711 and ask to be connected to the contact number above.
SUMMARY: In accordance with the requirements of the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended, (Privacy Act), the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA or Agency) is proposing to modify an existing system of records titled, “Employee Benefits Records, FHFA-10.” This system of records contains documentation pertaining to current and former FHFA employees and their spouses, domestic partners, dependents, and beneficiaries who are enrolled in, apply for, or participate in any FHFA employee benefits program including health club memberships; health, life, and other insurance programs; retirement savings programs; and other FHFA-sponsored benefit programs. The purpose of the system is to collect, maintain, and use the records necessary to administer and manage FHFA's employee benefits programs. The system supports the full lifecycle of benefits-related activities, and ensures the accurate processing of claims, reimbursements, contributions, payroll deductions, and benefit payments. The system also facilitates the recording and tracking of key program functions, including eligibility determinations, enrollments, changes in coverage, and termination of benefits. The proposed modifications include: revising the system security classification, system location, system manager, legal authorities for maintenance of the system, categories of individuals covered by the system, categories of records maintained in the system, and record source categories; the revision, removal, and addition of routine uses; removal of the Disclosure to Consumer Reporting Agencies section; updating the policies and practices for storage of records, the policies and practices for retention and disposal of records, and the administrative, technical, and physical safeguards; and minor updates for clarity and consistency.
DATES: In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552a(e)(4) and (11), this modified system of records will go into effect without further notice on August 28, 2026, unless otherwise revised pursuant to comments received. New routine uses will go into effect on September 28, 2026. Comments must be received on or before September 28, 2026. FHFA will publish a new notice if the effective date is delayed for the Agency to review the comments or if changes are made based on comments received.
This notice is provided pursuant to the Privacy Act of 1974 (Privacy Act), as amended, 5 U.S.C. § 552a. The collection of information is to process and/or respond to your complaint, appeal , inquiry, request for information, to review and post comments on proposed rules/regulations, to review feedback received on FHFA proposed or implemented initiatives, and to compile a list of potential vendors and contractors. The records are used in accordance with Systems of Records Notices (SORN), FHFA-3 Correspondence Tracking System, FHFA-20 Telecommunications System, and FHFA-22 Online Forms. You can view these SORNs by clicking here and here and here. Although providing this information is voluntary, failure to provide the requested information may result in your complaint, appeal, inquiry, request, comment, or feedback not being processed and may make it more difficult for FHFA to respond to you.