Final answer:
The Privacy Act allows citizens to get copies and make changes to their personal federal records. It is distinct from FOIA, which provides public access to federal agency records more broadly.
Step-by-step explanation:
The correct answer is b) Privacy Act. Every citizen has the right to access and amend their personal federal records under the Privacy Act of 1974. This act allows individuals to gain control over information that federal agencies maintain about them and stipulates that agencies should only maintain information that is relevant and necessary to accomplish a legal purpose of the agency.
The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), by contrast, is focused on providing a mechanism for the public to access records from federal agencies, which may include documents on a wide range of topics, not specifically limited to an individual's personal records. The Privacy Act overlaps somewhat with FOIA regarding access to one's own records but differs in emphasizing privacy and correction of personal data.