How does AR 600-9 define privacy and confidentiality for body composition data?

• A. Data is shared publicly within the unit.
• B. The data is restricted to authorized personnel; soldiers have a right to privacy.
• C. Data is stored in an unprotected database.
• D. No privacy protections exist for body composition data.

Answer: (B)

Body composition data is treated as sensitive personal information, and AR 600-9 requires it to be kept private and shared only with people who have a legitimate need to know. In practice, access is limited to authorized personnel such as medical staff involved in measurement and guidance, and those in the chain of command or administrative roles who need the information to manage the soldier’s fitness for duty. Soldiers retain privacy rights, and the data should be protected under privacy laws and DoD policies, meaning it is not publicly disclosed or stored in unprotected databases. This is why the best choice is that the data is restricted to authorized personnel; soldiers have a right to privacy.