[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 163 (Wednesday, August 23, 1995)]
[Notices]
[Pages 43777-43779]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-20893]



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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Defense Information Systems Agency


Privacy Act of 1974; Notice to Amend Systems of Records.

AGENCY: Defense Information Systems Agency, DOD.

ACTION: Notice to amend systems of records.

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SUMMARY: The Defense Information Systems Agency is amending two systems 
of records notices in its existing inventory of record systems subject 
to the Privacy Act of 1974, (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended.

DATES: This proposed actions will be effective without further notice 
on September 22, 1995, unless comments are received which result in a 
contrary determination.

ADDRESSES: Records Manager, Code BIAR, Defense Information Systems 
Agency, 701 South Courthouse Road, Arlington, VA 22204-2199.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Jill van der Does at (703) 607-
4460.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Defense Information Systems Agency 
systems of records notices subject to the Privacy Act of 1974, (5 
U.S.C. 552a), as amended, have been published in the Federal Register 
and are available from the address above.

    The specific changes to the record system being amended are set 
forth below followed by the entire notice, as amended. The proposed 
amendments are not within the purview of subsection (r) of the Privacy 
Act of 1974, (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended, which requires the submission 
of a new or altered system report.
    Dated: August 11, 1995.


Patricia Toppings,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.

K240.01
    Personnel Security Investigative Dossier File (PSIDF) (February 22, 
1993, 58 FR 10588).
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    Delete entry and replace with `None'.

K240.01
    Personnel Security Investigative Dossier File (PSIDF).
    Security Branch, Arlington Service Center, Code BLS, Center for 
Agency Services, Defense Information Systems Agency, 701 South 
Courthouse Road, Arlington, VA 22204-2199.
    This file includes individual personnel security investigative 
dossiers on: U.S. military personnel who have been selected for 
assignment to, are now, or have been assigned to the DISA; U.S. 
Government civilian personnel who are being processed for employment, 
are now or have been employed by the DISA; U.S. military or civilian 
personnel who are being processed for, or have been granted, access to 
sensitive compartmented information (SCI) by the DISA at the request of 
their parent organization; industrial employees who are performing, 
expect to perform, or have performed duties under DISA SCI cognizance 
as a result of a U.S. Government contract; or personnel who are or have 
been, affiliated with the DISA.
    File contains individual personnel security investigative dossiers. 
Individual dossiers may contain submissions by the individual such as 
Statement of Personal History/personnel 

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security questionnaire, appropriate release statements and related 
personal documentation, i.e., educational diplomas, marriage and 
divorce records, etc.; information obtained as a result of a National 
Agency Check, investigative action and/or volunteer sources. 
Information may consist of acquisitions from listed or developed 
character references, co-workers, supervisors, present and past 
employers, financial or trade institutions, credit bureaus, personnel 
of the legal, medical, educational or religious professions, 
educational institutions, present and former neighbors, courts, U.S. 
federal, state or local agencies and departments; foreign law agencies, 
private investigative sources, active and retired U.S. military or 
civilian personnel records, interview of the individual, his spouse, 
relatives or associates, fingerprint identification check. This 
information normally covers the period of the individual's life for a 
fifteen year period immediately preceding the investigation or from the 
date of his eighteenth birthday. However, if derogatory information is 
developed or if the individual has a long tenure of U.S. Government 
service, the file may cover a greater period of time; information on 
the individual's spouse, relatives or associates; correspondence 
between the individual and DISA or other U.S. Government activity or 
correspondence related to the individual between his employer, 
organization of assignment and DISA (Code BZS) or other U.S. Government 
activity; correspondence related to National Agency Checks, 
investigations, evaluations, clearance or special accesses for the 
individual; certificates of clearance, security determination or 
special access authorizations and terminations thereof; content, 
adjudicative and clearance action sheets; certificates of release or 
review of personnel security investigative dossiers; results of review 
of personnel and/or medical files; photographic likeness with 
identifying data such as name.
    E.O. 10450, as amended; E.O. 10865.
    Information is collected and used for the purposes of determining 
the suitability, eligibility or qualification of personnel previously 
defined for assignment, employment or qualification for access to 
various levels of U.S. Government classified and sensitive 
compartmented information and to certify clearances and accesses as 
required.
    Counterintelligence and Security Division (DIA): The personnel 
security investigative dossier for each individual previously defined 
who has, or had, a valid requirement for access to compartmented 
intelligence information is reviewed to determine, for the responsible 
United States Intelligence Board Member, the individual's eligibility 
for such access.
    Also released to law enforcement and investigatory authorities of 
the U.S. Government for conduct of official investigations.
    In addition to those disclosures generally permitted under 5 U.S.C. 
552a(b) of the Privacy Act, these records or information contained 
therein may specifically be disclosed outside the DoD as a routine use 
pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(b)(3) as follows:
    Any component or official of the U.S. Government having established 
a need-to-know: Used as a basis for gaining access to classified 
information upon reassignment employment, etc.
    The `Blanket Routine Uses' set forth at the beginning of the DISA's 
compilation of systems of records notices apply to this system.
    Paper records, microfiche, in file folders; ADP cards or magnetic 
tapes.
    Information is retrieved by the individual's name.
    Building employs security guards. Records are maintained in areas 
accessible only by authorized personnel that are properly cleared and 
trained. Records, during non-duty hours, are additionally protected by 
storage in locked electrical filing cabinets.
    Individual records are maintained from the date of initial 
nomination for assignment, employment or affiliation with the DISA 
until at least one year but not more than two years, following his 
departure. Individual records which contain information upon which an 
adverse determination was based are maintained permanently.
    Chief, Security Division, Code 240, Headquarters, Defense 
Information Systems Agency.
    Decentralized Segment - Chief, Security Branch, Defense 
Communications Engineering Center, Code R121, 1860 Wiehle Avenue, 
Reston, VA 22090.
    Individuals seeking to determine whether information about 
themselves is contained in this system should address written inquiries 
to the Chief, Security Branch, Code BZS, Headquarters, Defense 
Information Systems Agency.
    Individuals seeking access to information about themselves 
contained in this system should address written inquiries to the Chief, 
Security Division, Code BLS, Headquarters, Defense Information Systems 
Agency.
    DISA's rules for accessing records, for contesting contents and 
appealing initial agency determinations are published in DISA 
Instruction 210-225-2; 32 CFR part 316; or may be obtained from the 
system manager.
    Information is placed into the system by the system manager after 
an individual has been nominated for assignment, employment or 
affiliation with the DISA as previously defined. Information may be 
obtained from the individual's submissions, listed or developed 
character references, co-workers, supervisors, present and past 
employers, financial or trade institutions, credit bureaus, personnel 
of the legal, medical, educational or religious professions, 
educational institutions, present and former neighbors, courts, U.S. 
federal, state or local law agencies/departments, active and retired 
U.S. military or civilian personnel records, interview of the 
individual, his spouse, relatives or associates, any component of the 
U.S. Government having an identifiable record on the individual or 
volunteer sources.
    None.
K890.01
    Freedom of Information Act File (FOIA) (February 22, 1993, 58 FR 
10608).
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    Delete entry and replace with `None'.


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K890.01
    Freedom of Information Act File (FOIA) (February 22, 1993, 58 FR 
10608).
    Office of the Chief of Staff, Code AD, Headquarters, Defense 
Information Systems Agency, 701 South Courthouse Road, Arlington, VA 
22204-2199.
    Decentralized - DISA Field Activities World-wide. Official mailing 
addresses are published as an appendix to DISA's compilation of systems 
of records notices.
    Persons who request information under FOIA.
    Consists of (1) Policy File which contains DOD Directive 5400.7, 
Availability to the Public of DOD Information, February 14, 1975; DISA 
Instruction 210-225-1, Availability to the Public of DISA Information 
March 31, 1975; USAF Regulation 12-30, Disclosure of Air Force Records 
to the Public, February 19, 1975; Department of Health, Education and 
Welfare, Public Information, contained in Federal Register Vol 39, 
Number 248, Part II, December 24, 1974; Commanders Digest, Vol 17, 
Number 8, Freedom of Information Actions, February 18, 1975; DOD 
Directive 5400.9, Publication of Proposed and Adopted Regulations 
Affecting the Public, December 23, 1974; and DISA Messages to Field 
Activities implementing the FOIA. (2) Log File which consists of a 
record of all written requests for information under the FOIA which 
have been processed within DISA since January 1, 1975. (3) 
Correspondence received in DISA relating to FOIA, including replies 
thereto.
    5 U.S.C. 552, as amended by Pub. L. 93-502, Freedom of Information 
Act; DOD Directive 5400.7, February 14, 1975, Availability to the 
Public of DOD Information.
    For making available to the public the maximum amount of 
information concerning the operations and activities of DISA. DISA 
Management - to receive, process, and respond to requests for 
information under FOIA. Director, DISA - to review and deny requests 
for information under provisions of FOIA and to forward applicable 
correspondence to DOD when the denial may be contested or appealed.
    DOD and Department of Justice - for review and in event of judicial 
action.
    In addition to those disclosures generally permitted under 5 U.S.C. 
552a(b) of the Privacy Act, these records or information contained 
therein may specifically be disclosed outside the DoD as a routine use 
pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(b)(3) as follows:
    The `Blanket Routine Uses' set forth at the beginning of the DISA's 
compilation of systems of records notices apply to this system.
    The paper records in file folders.
    Retrieved by the control number and the name of the individual who 
requested the information.
    Records are stored in a locked safe. Records pertaining to policy 
are permanent. Correspondence maintained for two years, then destroyed. 
Records are maintained in areas accessible only to authorized 
personnel.
    All records (except the Authorities which are permanent) are 
retained by Code 104, Headquarters, DISA, for two years. Logs are kept 
until reference need expires.
    Civilian Assistant to the Chief of Staff, Headquarters, Defense 
Information Systems Agency, Code 104, 701 South Courthouse Road, 
Arlington, VA 22204-2199.
    Individuals seeking to determine whether information about 
themselves is contained in this system should address written inquiries 
to the Defense Information Systems Agency Headquarters or Defense 
Information Systems Agency Field Activities in the Washington 
Metropolitan area should be addressed to the Civilian Assistant to the 
Chief of Staff, Code 104, Headquarters, Defense Information Systems 
Agency, 701 South Courthouse Road, Arlington, VA 22204-2199.
    Requests from individuals relating to information from DISA Field 
Activities outside the Washington Metropolitan area should be addressed 
to the Commanders of those activities. Individual must provide his full 
name, a detailed description of the record desired. For personal 
visits, the individual must present proof of identity to include full 
name and e full name and Social Security Number as well as positive 
identification, i.e., such as driver's license, etc., and fully 
identify record desired.
    Individuals seeking access to information about themselves 
contained in this system should address written inquiries to the 
Civilian Assistant to the Chief of Staff, Headquarters, Defense 
Information Systems Agency, Code 104, 701 South Courthouse Road, 
Arlington, VA 22204-2199.
    DISA's rules for accessing records, for contesting contents and 
appealing initial agency determinations are published in DISA 
Instruction 210-225-2; 32 CFR part 316; or may be obtained from the 
system manager.
    From individuals concerned.
    None.

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