Who is affected by EPPA?
This legislation only affects commercial businesses. Local, State and Federal governmental agencies (such as police departments) are not affected by the law, nor are public agencies, such as a school system or correctional institution. In addition, there are exemptions in EPPA for some commercial businesses. These are: 1. Businesses under contract with the Federal Government involving specified activities (e.g., counterintelligence work). 2. Businesses whose primary purpose consists of providing armored car personnel, personnel involved in the design or security personnel in facilities which have a significant impact on the health or safety of any state. Examples of these facilities would be a nuclear or electric power plant, public water works, or toxic waste disposal. 3. Companies which manufacturer, distribute or dispense controlled substances.
This legislation only affects commercial businesses. Local, State and Federal governmental agencies (such as police departments) are not affected by the law, nor are public agencies, such as a school system or correctional institution. In addition, there are exemptions in EPPA for some commercial businesses. These are: • Businesses under contract with the Federal Government involving specified activities (e.g., counterintelligence work). • Businesses whose primary purpose consists of providing armored car personnel, personnel involved in the design, or security personnel in facilities which have a significant impact on the health or safety of any state. Examples of these facilities would be a nuclear or electric power plant, public water works, or toxic waste disposal. • Companies which manufacturer, distribute or dispense controlled substances.
