Disclosure of Parolees' Names to Local Police

Disclosure of Parolees’ Names to Local Police U nited States Parole C o m m ission’s proposed disclosure of inform ation on parolees to local law enforcem ent authorities could be justified as a “ routine u se” under the Privacy A ct. However, in a case where there is no reason to suspect the involvem ent of a particular individual in crim inal activity, such blanket disclosure could be challenged as an unw arranted expansion of the “ routine u se” exception. March 26, 1982 MEMORANDUM OPINION FOR THE DEPUTY ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY GENERAL This responds to your request for our opinion whether the…