7 USC § 7035 - Confidentiality

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title: "7 USC § 7035 - Confidentiality"
title_number: 7
title_name: "AGRICULTURE"
section_number: "7035"
section_name: "Confidentiality"
chapter_number: 98
chapter_name: "DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE REORGANIZATION"
subchapter_number: "X"
subchapter_name: "FREEDOM TO E-FILE"
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currency: "119-84"
last_updated: "2026-04-17"
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generator: "[email protected]"
source_credit: "(Pub. L. 106–222, § 6, June 20, 2000, 114 Stat. 355.)"
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# § 7035. Confidentiality

In carrying out this subchapter, the Secretary—

**(1)** may not make available any information over the Internet that would otherwise not be available for release under section 552 or 552a of title 5; and

**(2)** shall ensure, to the maximum extent practicable, that the confidentiality of persons is maintained.

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**Source Credit**: (Pub. L. 106–222, § 6, June 20, 2000, 114 Stat. 355.)