[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 24 (Friday, February 5, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Pages 6000-6002]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-2442]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Docket ID: DOD-2010-OS-0010]
Privacy Act of 1974; Systems of Records
AGENCY: National Security Agency/Central Security Service, DoD.
ACTION: Notice to alter a system of records.
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SUMMARY: The National Security Agency (NSA) is proposing to alter a
system of records notice in its inventory of record systems subject to
the Privacy Act of 1974, (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended.
DATES: This proposed action will be effective without further notice on
March 8, 2010, unless comments are received which would result in a
contrary determination.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by docket number and
title, by any of the following methods.
Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov.
Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
Mail: Federal Docket Management System Office, 1160
Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-1160.
Instructions: All submissions received must include the agency name
and docket number for this Federal Register document. The general
policy for comments and other submissions from members of the public is
to make these submissions available for public viewing on the Internet
at http://www.regulations.gov as they are received without change,
including any personal identifiers or contact information.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Anne Hill at (301) 688-6527.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The National Security Agency's systems of
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 proposed system reports, as required by 5 U.S.C. 552a(r), of
the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended, were submitted on January 29,
2010, to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, the
Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, and the
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) pursuant to paragraph 4c of
Appendix I to OMB Circular No. A-130, ``Federal Agency Responsibilities
for Maintaining Records About Individuals,'' dated February 8, 1996
(February 20, 1996; 61 FR 6427).
Dated: February 1, 2010.
Mitchell S. Bryman,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
GNSA 15
SYSTEM NAME:
NSA/CSS Computer Users Control System (February 22, 1993; 58 FR
10531).
CHANGES:
* * * * *
AUTHORITY FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE SYSTEM:
Delete entry and replace with ``Subchapter III of the Federal
Information Security Management Act of 2002 (Title III of Pub. L. 107-
347); Subtitle III of 40 U.S.C., Information Technology Management; 10
U.S.C. 2224, Defense Information Assurance Program; E.O. 12333, as
amended, United States Intelligence Activities; Department of Defense
Directive 8500.1, Information Assurance; Department of Defense
Instruction 8500.2, Information Assurance Implementation and E.O. 9397
(SSN), as amended''.
PURPOSE(S):
Delete entry and replace with ``To administer, monitor, and track
the use and access of NSA/CSS networks, computers, software, and
databases. The records may also be used to identify the occurrence of
and assist in the prevention of computer misuse''.
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ROUTINE USES OF RECORDS MAINTAINED IN THE SYSTEM, INCLUDING CATEGORIES
OF USERS AND THE PURPOSES OF SUCH USES:
Delete entry and replace with ``In addition to those disclosures
generally permitted under 5 U.S.C. 552a(b) of the Privacy Act of 1974,
these records contained therein may specifically be disclosed outside
the DoD as a routine use pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(b)(3) as follows:
To appropriate governmental agencies and the judicial branch where
litigation or anticipated civil or criminal litigation is involved or
where sensitive national security investigations related to protection
of intelligence sources and methods are involved.
The ``DoD Blanket Routine Uses'' set forth at the beginning of the
NSA/CSS' compilation of systems of records notices apply to this
system.''
STORAGE:
Delete entry and replace with ``Paper in file folders and
electronic storage media''.
* * * * *
SAFEGUARDS:
Delete entry and replace with ``Buildings are secured by a series
of guarded pedestrian gates and checkpoints. Access to facilities is
limited to security-cleared personnel and escorted visitors only.
Within the facilities themselves, access to paper and computer
printouts are controlled by limited-access facilities and lockable
containers. Access to electronic means is controlled by computer
password protection.''
RETENTION AND DISPOSAL:
Delete entry and replace with ``Delete/destroy when agency
determines they are no longer needed for administrative, legal, audit,
or other operational purposes.
Records are destroyed by pulping, burning, shredding, or erasure or
destruction of electronic media.''
SYSTEM MANAGER(S) AND ADDRESS:
Delete entry and replace with ``Deputy Director, Enterprise
Information Technology Services, National Security Agency/Central
Security Service, Ft. George G. Meade, MD 20755-6000.''
NOTIFICATION PROCEDURE:
Delete entry and replace with ``Individuals seeking to determine
whether information about themselves is contained in this system should
address written inquiries to the National Security Agency/Central
Security Service, Freedom of Information Act/Privacy Act Office, 9800
Savage Road, Ft. George G. Meade, MD 20755-6000.
Written inquiries should contain the individual's full name, Social
Security Number (SSN) and mailing address.''
RECORD ACCESS PROCEDURES:
Delete entry and replace with ``Individuals seeking access to
information about themselves contained in this system should address
written inquiries to the National Security Agency/Central Security
Service, Freedom of Information Act/Privacy Act Office, 9800 Savage
Road, Ft. George G. Meade, MD 20755-6000.
Written inquiries should contain the individual's full name, Social
Security Number (SSN) and mailing address.''
CONTESTING RECORD PROCEDURES:
Delete entry and replace with ``The NSA/CSS rules for contesting
contents and appealing initial determinations are published at 32 CFR
part 322 or may be obtained by written request addressed to the
National Security Agency/Central Security Service, Freedom of
Information Act/Privacy Act Office, 9800 Savage Road, Ft. George G.
Meade, MD 20755-6000.''
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GNSA 15
SYSTEM NAME:
NSA/CSS Computer Users Control System.
SYSTEM LOCATION:
National Security Agency/Central Security Service, Ft. George G.
Meade, MD 20755-6000.
CATEGORIES OF INDIVIDUALS COVERED BY THE SYSTEM:
Users of National Security Agency/Central Security Service
computers and software.
CATEGORIES OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM:
The user's name, Social Security Number, an assigned identification
(I.D.) code, organization, work phone number, terminal identification,
system name, programs accessed or attempted to access, data files used
and date and time logged onto and off the system.
AUTHORITY FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE SYSTEM:
Subchapter III of the Federal Information Security Management Act
of 2002 (Title III of Pub. L. 107-347); Subtitle III of 40 U.S.C.,
Information Technology Management; 10 U.S.C. 2224, Defense Information
Assurance Program; E.O. 12333, as amended, United States Intelligence
Activities; Department of Defense Directive 8500.1, Information
Assurance; Department of Defense Instruction 8500.2, Information
Assurance Implementation and E.O. 9397 (SSN), as amended.
PURPOSE(S):
To administer, monitor, and track the use and access of NSA/CSS
networks, computers, software, and databases. The records may also be
used to identify the occurrence of and assist in the prevention of
computer misuse.
ROUTINE USES OF RECORDS MAINTAINED IN THE SYSTEM, INCLUDING CATEGORIES
OF USERS AND THE PURPOSES OF SUCH USES:
In addition to those disclosures generally permitted under 5 U.S.C.
552a(b) of the Privacy Act of 1974, these records contained therein may
specifically be disclosed outside the DoD as a routine use pursuant to
5 U.S.C. 552a(b)(3) as follows:
To appropriate governmental agencies and the judicial branch where
litigation or anticipated civil or criminal litigation is involved or
where sensitive national security investigations related to protection
of intelligence sources and methods are involved.
The ``DoD Blanket Routine Uses'' set forth at the beginning of the
NSA/CSS' compilation of systems of records notices apply to this
system.
POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR STORING, RETRIEVING, ACCESSING, RETAINING,
AND DISPOSING OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM:
STORAGE:
Paper in file folders and electronic storage media.
RETRIEVABILITY:
Records are retrieved by the user's name, Social Security Number,
or assigned identification (I.D.) code.
SAFEGUARDS:
Buildings are secured by a series of guarded pedestrian gates and
checkpoints. Access to facilities is limited to security-cleared
personnel and escorted visitors only. Within the facilities themselves,
access to paper and computer printouts are controlled by limited-access
facilities and lockable containers. Access to electronic means is
controlled by computer password protection.
RETENTION AND DISPOSAL:
Delete/destroy when agency determines they are no longer needed for
administrative, legal, audit, or other operational purposes.
Records are destroyed by pulping, burning, shredding, or erasure or
destruction of electronic media.
SYSTEM MANAGER(S) AND ADDRESS:
Deputy Director, Enterprise Information Technology Services,
National Security Agency/Central Security Service, Ft. George G. Meade,
MD 20755-6000.
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NOTIFICATION PROCEDURE:
Individuals seeking to determine whether information about
themselves is contained in this system should address written inquiries
to the National Security Agency/Central Security Service, Freedom of
Information Act/Privacy Act Office, 9800 Savage Road, Ft. George G.
Meade, MD 20755-6000.
Written inquiries should contain the individual's full name, Social
Security Number (SSN) and mailing address.
RECORD ACCESS PROCEDURES:
Individuals seeking access to information about themselves
contained in this system should address written inquiries to the
National Security Agency/Central Security Service, Freedom of
Information Act/Privacy Act Office, 9800 Savage Road, Ft. George G.
Meade, MD 20755-6000.
Written inquiries should contain the individual's full name, Social
Security Number (SSN) and mailing address.
CONTESTING RECORD PROCEDURES:
The NSA/CSS rules for contesting contents and appealing initial
determinations are published at 32 CFR part 322 or may be obtained by
written request addressed to the National Security Agency/Central
Security Service, Freedom of Information Act/Privacy Act Office, 9800
Savage Road, Ft. George G. Meade, MD 20755-6000.
RECORD SOURCE CATEGORIES:
Contents of the record are obtained from the individual about whom
the record pertains, from administrative personnel and computer system
administrators, and a self-generated computer program.
EXEMPTIONS CLAIMED FOR THE SYSTEM:
Portions of this file may be exempt pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
552a(k)(2), as applicable.
Investigative material compiled for law enforcement purposes may be
exempt pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(k)(2). However, if an individual is
denied any right, privilege, or benefit for which he would otherwise be
entitled by Federal law or for which he would otherwise be eligible, as
a result of the maintenance of such information, the individual will be
provided access to such information except to the extent that
disclosure would reveal the identity of a confidential source.
An exemption rule for this record system has been promulgated
according to the requirements of 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(1), (2), and (3), (c)
and (e) and published in 32 CFR part 322. For additional information
contact the system manager.
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