[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 236 (Thursday, December 9, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Pages 69033-69034]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-31704]


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OVERSEAS PRIVATE INVESTMENT CORPORATION


Privacy Act of 1974; New System of Records

AGENCY: Overseas Private Investment Corporation.

ACTION: Notice of proposed Privacy Act system of records.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the requirements of the Privacy Act of 
1974, as amended (5 U.S.C. 552a), the Overseas Private Investment 
Corporation (OPIC) is providing notice of the establishment of a new 
system of records for Contacts and Mailing Lists.

DATES: The proposed new system will be effective without further notice 
on January 18, 2000, unless comments are received which result in a 
contrary determination.

ADDRESSES: Written comments on the new systems of records may be 
addressed and mailed or hand-delivered to Jean Strasser, Management 
Services, Overseas Private Investment Corporation, 1100 New York 
Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20527. Faxes may be sent to Jean Strasser at 
(202) 842-8413. Submit electronic comments to [email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jean Strasser, Management Services, 
Overseas Private Investment Corporation, 1100 New York Avenue, NW, 
Washington, DC 20527, telephone (202) 336-8670.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
OPIC-21

SYSTEM NAME:
    Contacts and Mailing Lists.

SECURITY CLASSIFICATION:
    None.

SYSTEM LOCATION:
    Overseas Private Investment Corporation, 1100 New York Avenue, NW, 
Washington, DC 20527.

CATEGORIES OF INDIVIDUALS COVERED BY THE SYSTEM:
    Individuals who have requested that they be kept informed of OPIC 
activities or whose names are placed on a contact or mailing list by 
OPIC staff, including current and former members of the OPIC Board of 
Directors, former employees, officials of all branches of government 
and international governments, representatives of the press, 
corporations, and other organizations. Individuals who have requested 
publications or information from OPIC in writing, in person, by phone, 
fax, email, or via the Corporation's web site. Individuals identified 
by other government agencies as having an interest in an OPIC-sponsored 
program and/or activity.

CATEGORIES OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM:
    Name, business title, company or organization, mailing address, 
email address, phone and fax numbers, organization type, and industrial 
sector, if applicable, of individuals covered by the system. The list 
also includes information on the types of information individuals are 
interested in (e.g., regional interest).

AUTHORITY FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE SYSTEM:
    44 U.S.C. 3101, Records Management by Agency Heads.

Purpose(s):
    These records are used by OPIC for the mailing and electronic 
distribution of OPIC information, publications and announcements 
regarding OPIC-sponsored events. They may be used by other 
organizations affiliated with OPIC for the distribution of 
announcements regarding events in which OPIC is a co-sponsor or 
participant.

ROUTINE USES OF RECORDS MAINTAINED IN THE SYSTEM, INCLUDING CATEGORIES 
OF USERS AND PURPOSES OF SUCH USES:
    Used (i) to distribute publications (e.g., press releases, 
newsletters, and annual reports) and other general information 
developed by OPIC either by mail or electronically to individuals' 
email addresses; (ii) to distribute information regarding OPIC-hosted 
conferences and events; (iii) by other organizations affiliated with 
OPIC (e.g., other Federal agencies, corporate or non-profit co-
sponsors) to distribute announcements regarding events in which OPIC is 
a co-sponsor; (iv) by OPIC management to conduct surveys or gather 
statistical data to analyze usage of or improve OPIC services; and (v) 
by members of Congress in response to their request.

DISCLOSURE TO CONSUMER REPORTING AGENCIES:
    None.

POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR STORING, RETRIEVING, ACCESSING, RETAINING, 
AND DISPOSING OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM:
Storage:
    Records are stored in an electronic database accessible by 
authorized OPIC employees. Hard copies may be printed and stored in 
file cabinets in secure OPIC offices.

RETRIEVABILITY:
    Records are indexed by name, region, zip code, sector, or area of 
interest.

Safeguards:
    Records are kept in a secured electronic database, with access 
limited to authorized marketing personnel; access to information in 
computer files is limited to personnel having an authorized computer 
password. Hard copy records are stored in secure staff offices 
accessible to OPIC staff only.

RETENTION AND DISPOSAL:
    Records are maintained on an ongoing basis, updated by request of 
individuals covered by the system, and retained indefinitely or until 
the individual requests removal from the list.

SYSTEM MANAGER(S) AND ADDRESS:
    Vice President for Investment Development, Overseas Private 
Investment Corporation, 1100 New York Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20527.

NOTIFICATION PROCEDURE:
    Requests by individuals concerning the existence of a record may be 
submitted in writing, addressed to the system manager above. The 
request must comply with the requirements of 22 CFR 707.21(b).

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RECORD ACCESS PROCEDURES:
    Same as above.

CONTESTING RECORD PROCEDURES:
    Requests by individuals to amend their record must be submitted in 
writing, addressed to the system manager above. Requests for amendments 
to records and requests for review of a refusal to amend a record must 
comply with the requirements of 22 CFR 707.22.

RECORD SOURCE CATEGORIES:
    Information is collected via OPIC's web site or via hard-copy forms 
(e.g., OPIC Reply Card) and labels, directly from individuals on whom 
the records are maintained (i.e., the individuals requesting 
information). Information may be collected from attendees of OPIC-
sponsored conferences and events, and OPIC staff who attend non-OPIC 
sponsored functions/events and receive business cards from individuals. 
Information may also be collected from third party contacts such as 
other government agencies or organizations that co-sponsor events with 
OPIC.
    Exemptions claimed for the system: None.

    Signature Date: November 17, 1999.
James R. Offutt,
Assistant General Counsel, Department of Legal Affairs Overseas Private 
Investment Corporation.
[FR Doc. 99-31704 Filed 12-8-99; 8:45 am]
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