Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)

The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) collects, evaluates, and disseminates vital information on economic, military, political, scientific, and other developments abroad to safeguard national security.

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Official name: Central Intelligence Agency
Display name: Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)
Short name: CIA
Branch: Executive
Agency type: agency
Main address: Central Intelligence Agency Office of Public Affairs Washington, DC 20505

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Notice

Published January 15, 2026

91 FR 1743

Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records and Routine Uses

Pursuant to the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended, and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular No. A-108, notice is hereby given that the Central Intelligence Agency ("CIA" or "the Agency") proposes to modify the CIA System of Records Notices for the CIA systems of records, listed below. Specifically, CIA is adding one (1) General Routine Use to its "Statement of General Routine Uses," and modifying two (2) General Routine Uses in its "Statement of General Routine Uses."

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Central Intelligence Agency Office of Public Affairs Washington, DC 20505

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