§ 1415.20 - Requests by an individual for access to their own records.  


Latest version.
  • (a) Requests in writing. An individual may request access to his or her own records in writing by addressing a letter to the Privacy Act Officer, Assassination Records Review Board, 600 E Street, NW, 2nd Floor, Washington, DC 20530. The request should contain the following information:

    (1) Full name, address, and telephone number of requester;

    (2) Proof of identification, which should be a copy of one of the following: Valid driver's license, valid passport, or other current identification which contains both an address and picture of the requester;

    (3) The system of records in which the desired information is contained; and

    (4) At the requester's option, authorization for expenses (see § 1415.50 below).

    (b) Requests in person. Any individual may examine his or her own record on the Review Board's premises. To do so, the individual should call the Review Board's offices at (202) 724-0088 and ask to speak to the Privacy Act Officer. This call should be made at least two weeks prior to the time the requester would like to see the records. During this call, the requester should be prepared to provide the same information as that listed in paragraph (a) of this section except for proof of identification.