Definitions for privacy records

Under 70a.2 the official title is "Protection of Individual Privacy in Records," and the definitions section is identified as 70a.2.

• The part number is 70a and the part title is "Protection of Individual Privacy in Records."
• The standard number for the definitions entry is shown as 70a.2.

Under 70a.2 the note means the definitions formerly in Part 70a were moved and revised in a later part number (Part 71.2), so readers should check the current Part 71.2 text for the up-to-date definitions.

• The section header for definitions indicates the redesignation. See 70a.2 for the historical reference.
• For compliance, follow the current regulatory citation (Part 71.2) rather than relying on the older Part 70a entry.

Under 70a.2 you should consult the current regulatory location (Part 71.2) because Part 70a has been redesignated; the entry at 70a.2 serves as the historical pointer.

• Use the redesignation note to find the current text in Part 71.2.
• Keep regulatory citations current when documenting compliance: reference the active part (71.2) rather than the old Part 70a listing.

Under 70a.2 the GPO source is listed as e-CFR, so you can verify the official wording through the Government Publishing Office or other official electronic CFR sources; the section entry itself is shown at 70a.2.

• The GPO (e-CFR) is the authoritative source for official regulatory text.
• Use the current e-CFR or the OSHA regulations page to confirm the up-to-date definitions.

Under 70a.2 the entry is a historical designation and indicates the definitions were redesignated and revised as Part 71.2, so you should consult the current Part 71.2 text for substantive, enforceable definitions rather than relying on 70a.2 itself.

• The 70a.2 entry signals the change but is not the final place for updated definitions.
• For practical compliance, reference the active regulatory part where definitions now reside.

Under 70a.2 you should cite the current part where the definitions now appear (Part 71.2) in policies or reports; use 70a.2 only if you need to document the historical redesignation.

• In compliance documents, reference the active regulation (Part 71.2) to avoid confusion.
• Use the 70a.2 entry as historical context that the definitions were moved.

Under 70a.2 the redesignation was recorded in the Federal Register entry cited as 63 FR 56742 on October 22, 1998, which documents the administrative change of these definitions.

• The redesignation reference appears in the 70a.2 entry shown at 70a.2.
• Federal Register citations like 63 FR 56742 give the official record of the change.

Under 70a.2 the absence of letters of interpretation in this document means OSHA's public database did not list any related interpretations for this entry, so you should assume no formal letters are linked here and consult the current part (e.g., Part 71.2) or contact OSHA for clarification if needed.

• The 70a.2 page shown at 70a.2 lists no related interpretations in this dataset.
• For practical questions, reach out to OSHA or check the current regulatory part for any updated interpretations.

Under 70a.2 the redesignation itself does not change employers' obligations—the substantive obligations are determined by the current regulatory text (now in Part 71.2), so employers must follow the active requirements rather than the historical Part 70a listing.

• Use the active part (71.2) for compliance requirements rather than 70a.2.
• The 70a.2 entry is a pointer to the redesignation and not a standalone set of obligations.

Under 70a.2 a safety manager should update forms and procedures to reference the current part (Part 71.2) and the active regulatory language, because 70a.2 indicates the definitions were redesignated and revised—use 70a.2 only to document the historical change.

• Review and replace any outdated citations to Part 70a with the correct current citation.
• Keep a record of the update so audit trails show you are using the current regulatory authority.

Under 70a.2 employees should not rely on this page for current privacy protections because it indicates the definitions were redesignated to Part 71.2; the active protections and definitions are found in the current regulation rather than the historical 70a.2 entry.

• For accurate rights and protections, consult the active regulatory language in Part 71.2.
• The 70a.2 entry is a historical reference to the redesignation.

Under 70a.2 the Part Number (70a) and Part Title (Protection of Individual Privacy in Records) are listed on the OSHA regulations page for this section, which appears at 70a.2.

• Use that page to capture the official part number and title for historical reference.
• For current compliance language and definitions, reference the redesignated part (71.2) in your manual.