Question

Under the Privacy Act of 1974:

a. an employee can seek both civil and criminal remedies for violations of the act by private sector employers only.

b. an employee can seek both civil and criminal remedies for violations of the act by private sector employers and federal government employers.

c. an employee can seek both civil and criminal remedies for violations of the act by federal government employers.

d. an employee is barred from legal remedies unless they can demonstrate interference with the orderly functioning of the government.

Answer 1

Answer: B. an employee can seek both civil and criminal remedies for violations of the Act by Federal Government employers.

Explanation: The Privacy Act of 1974 does not cover the private sector organizations,it was enacted specifically for Federal Government employees. This Act was enacted specifically to achieve the following;

Restrict access to private information of individuals, Right of Access to private information of individuals, Fairness in execution of Governmental function with regards to information sharing and the right for it to be amended.