§2736e. Voluntary participation

(a) In general

Nothing in this title should be construed so as to compel any employee to participate in the collection of the data or divulge any personal information. Department employees shall be informed that their participation in the data collection contemplated by this title is voluntary.

(b) Privacy protection

Any data collected under this title shall be subject to the relevant privacy protection statutes and regulations applicable to Federal employees.

( Pub. L. 117–81, div. E, title LIV, §5408, Dec. 27, 2021, 135 Stat. 2375 .)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

This title, referred to in text, is title LIV (§§5401–5408) of div. E of Pub. L. 117–81, which enacted this section and sections 2736 to 2736d of this title, amended section 3941 of this title, and enacted provisions set out as a note under section 2736 of this title. For complete classification of title LIV to the Code, see Tables.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Definition

For definition of "Department" as used in this section, see section 5002 of Pub. L. 117–81, set out as a note under section 263c of this title.