34 USC 10231 - Confidentiality of information

U.S Code last checked for updates: Apr 10, 2026

§ 10231.

Confidentiality of information

(a)

Research or statistical information; immunity from process; prohibition against admission as evidence or use in any proceedings

(b)

Criminal history information; disposition and arrest data; procedures for collection, storage, dissemination, and current status; security and privacy; availability for law enforcement, criminal justice, and other lawful purposes; automated systems: review, challenge, and correction of information

(c)

Criminal intelligence systems and information; prohibition against violation of privacy and constitutional rights of individuals

(d)

Violations; fine as additional penalty

(Pub. L. 90–351, title I, § 812, formerly § 818, as added Pub. L. 96–157, § 2, Dec. 27, 1979, 93 Stat. 1213; renumbered § 812 and amended Pub. L. 98–473, title II, § 609B(f), (k), Oct. 12, 1984, 98 Stat. 2093, 2096; Pub. L. 109–162, title XI, § 1115(c), Jan. 5, 2006, 119 Stat. 3104; Pub. L. 119–60, div. H, title LXXXII, § 8205(b)(1), Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 1849.)

cite as: 34 USC 10231