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Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records
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The Department of the Army has updated its record-keeping system called the Defense Casualty Information Processing System (DCIPS). This system is used to manage information related to casualties and funerals for service members. The update includes new rules for sharing information with the Executive Office of the President to help families of service members. Insurance agents should be aware of these changes as they may affect how casualty information is handled and shared.
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In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974, the Department of the Army is modifying and reissuing a current system of records titled, Defense Casualty Information Processing System (DCIPS), A0600-8-1c AHRC DoD. This system of records was established to collect and maintain records on the management of casualty and mortuary affairs across DoD. This system of records notice (SORN) is being updated to incorporate the DoD standard routine uses (A through J), and to add a new routine use (M) to allow for sharing with the Executive Office of the President for the purpose of responding to inquiries from and support the families of service members. The Army is also modifying additional sections to improve clarity and reflect changes.