REGULATORY WATCH BRIEF High 64 📋 Proposed Regulation proposed

FHFA proposes to rescind SORN FHFA-12 and consolidate records under SORN FHFA-11

The proposal changes how FHFA manages personal data in its parking program, potentially affecting record-keeping and privacy compliance.

ImpactHigh 64
Type📋 Proposed Regulation
Statusproposed not law
JurisdictionUS
Effective13 October 2026

What happened

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced a proposal to rescind the existing System of Records Notice (SORN) FHFA-12, which covers parking program records. The agency will consolidate those records with its transit subsidy records under a revised SORN FHFA-11 titled "Transit Subsidy and Parking Program Records." Comments on the proposal are accepted until November 12, 2026.

Why it matters for trust and compliance

  • Its status is proposed. It is not law yet. Track it, but do not treat it as an obligation.
  • The proposal changes how FHFA manages personal data in its parking program, potentially affecting record-keeping and privacy compliance.
  • Takes effect October 13, 2026.

Who is affected

government controller Federal Housing Finance Agency

Recommended actions

  1. Check that privacy notices describe the practices this addresses.
  2. Revisit retention schedules and data minimisation for the data involved.
  3. Map the security requirements to existing controls and close gaps.