California · Civil Code

CIV §1798.35: Each agency shall permit an individual to request in writing an amendment of a record and, shall within 30 days of the date of receipt of such request: (a) Make each correction in accordance with the

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Each agency shall permit an individual to request in writing an amendment of a record and, shall within 30 days of the date of receipt of such request: (a) Make each correction in accordance with the individual’s request of any portion of a record which the individual believes is not accurate, relevant, timely, or complete and inform the individual of the corrections made in accordance with their request; or (b) Inform the individual of its refusal to amend the record in accordance with such individual’s request, the reason for the refusal, the procedures established by the agency for the individual to request a review by the head of the agency or an official specifically designated by the head of the agency of the refusal to amend, and the name, title, and business address of the reviewing official.

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