The Vets Connect Act requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to create a secure, privacy-protected online platform and database that allows veterans to find and reconnect with others they served alongside. The system will match veterans based on military service information—such as branch, unit, rank, and deployment dates—but will not store or share personal contact details like phone numbers or addresses without explicit permission from each veteran. Access to the platform is limited to verified veterans only, and participation is entirely voluntary; veterans can opt out, limit their visibility, or delete their information at any time. The law prohibits anyone from using information from the system for commercial purposes, marketing, or data sales, and establishes penalties for misuse. The VA's Office of Inspector General will oversee the system's security and compliance to ensure veteran data remains protected.
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