Ep. 83: The Government's Secret Files on You

What does the federal government know about you? In this episode of Signed Into Law, we explore the Privacy Act of 1974, landmark legislation that transformed how federal agencies collect, store, and share your personal information. Passed in the wake of Watergate and revelations about government surveillance abuses, this law gave Americans unprecedented rights to access their own records and control how their data is used.Discover how this nearly 50-year-old law continues to shape privacy protections today, from your Social Security records to FBI files. We'll examine what rights you have, how agencies must protect your information, and why this law remains relevant in our digital age. Subscribe to Signed Into Law to explore the legislation that shapes American life, one episode at a time.This episode includes AI-generated content.