28 CFR § 16.52 - Contracts for the operation of record systems.

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title: "28 CFR § 16.52 - Contracts for the operation of record systems."
title_number: 28
title_name: "Judicial Administration"
section_number: "16.52"
section_name: "Contracts for the operation of record systems."
chapter_name: "DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE"
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part_name: "PRODUCTION OR DISCLOSURE OF MATERIAL OR INFORMATION"
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currency: "2026-03-24"
last_updated: "2026-03-24"
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authority: "5 U.S.C. 301, 552, 552a, 553; 28 U.S.C. 509, 510, 534; 31 U.S.C. 3717; 42 U.S.C. 405."
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# 16.52 Contracts for the operation of record systems.

(a) Any approved contract for the operation of a system of records shall contain the standard contract terms and conditions in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulations in 48 CFR chapter 28 and may also contain additional privacy-related terms and conditions to ensure compliance with the requirements of the Privacy Act for that system of records. The contracting component will be responsible for ensuring that the contractor complies with these contract requirements.

(b) The CPCLO, a designee of the CPCLO, or contracting components may impose additional contract requirements to further protect records.