PA
Privacy Act · Programme Administration
Most common meaning
Privacy Act
In plain English
The statute governing how government handles personal information, and individuals' right to their own.
Where you’ll see it
Privacy.
Also means
Programme Administration
In plain English
An older occupational group designation, largely replaced by PM.
Where you’ll see it
Classification. Rare.
Check which one is meant
This acronym has 2meanings in common use. Guessing wrong here is the kind of mistake that survives several emails before anyone notices — if the context doesn’t make it obvious, ask.
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