An institution must take steps to determine that information is lawfully made available to the public, including a determination:
An institution must take steps to determine that information is lawfully made available to the public, including a determination:
In ensuring that information is lawfully made available to the public, an institution must confirm that it includes Federal, state, and local government records, as these are commonly available under laws such as the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). Additionally, the institution must verify whether an individual has the ability to restrict access to their information, and if the consumer has opted not to do so, which aligns with privacy regulations that often give individuals control over their personal information.
Institutions must take steps to determine that information is lawfully made available to the public, which includes verifying that the information in question is of the type that is legitimately accessible to the public. This verification ensures compliance with privacy regulations such as the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) and Regulation P.