[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 100 (Tuesday, May 24, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 30213-30223]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-12699]


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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Release No. PA-46; File No. S7-20-11]


Privacy Act of 1974: Systems of Records

AGENCY: Securities and Exchange Commission.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the requirements of the Privacy Act of 
1974, as amended, 5 U.S.C. 552a, the Securities and Exchange Commission 
(``Commission'' or ``SEC'') proposes to establish three new systems of 
records and revise two existing systems of records. The three new 
systems of records are ``Tips, Complaints, and Referrals (TCR) Records 
(SEC-63)'', ``SEC Security in the Workplace Incident Records (SEC-
64)'', and ``Investor Response Information System (IRIS) (SEC-65).'' In 
a companion release published elsewhere in this issue of the Federal 
Register the Commission is issuing a Proposed Rule concurrent with this 
notice. Additionally, two existing systems of records are being 
revised: ``Personnel Management Code of Conduct and Employee 
Performance Files (SEC-38)'', last published in the Federal Register 
Volume 62, Number 176 on Thursday, September 11, 1997; and 
``Enforcement Files (SEC-42)'', last published in the Federal Register 
Volume 67, Number 142 on Wednesday, July 24, 2002.

DATES: The proposed systems will become effective July 3, 2011, unless 
further notice is given. The Commission will publish a new notice if 
the effective date is delayed to review comments or if changes are made 
based on comments received. To be assured of consideration, comments 
should be received on or before June 23, 2011.

ADDRESSES: Comments may be submitted by any of the following methods:

Electronic Comments

     Use the Commission's Internet comment form (http://www.sec.gov/rules/other.shtml); or
     Send an e-mail to [email protected]. Please include 
File Number S7-20-11 on the subject line.

Paper Comments

    Send paper comments in triplicate to Elizabeth M. Murphy, 
Secretary, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street, NE., 
Washington, DC 20549-1090.

All submissions should refer to File Number S7-20-11. This file number 
should be included on the subject line if e-mail is used. To help us 
process and review your comments more efficiently, please use only one 
method. The Commission will post all comments on the Commission's 
Internet Web site (http://www.sec.gov/rules/other.shtml). Comments are 
also available for Web site viewing and printing in the Commission's 
Public Reference Room, 100 F Street, NE., Washington, DC 20549, on 
official business days between the hours of 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. All 
comments received will be posted without change; we do not edit 
personal identifying information from submissions. You should submit 
only information that you wish to make available publicly.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cristal Perpignan, Acting Chief 
Privacy Officer, Office of Information Technology, 202-551-7716.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Commission proposes to establish three 
new systems of records, ``Tips, Complaints, and Referrals (TCR) Records 
(SEC-63)'', ``SEC Security in the Workplace Incident Records (SEC-
64)'', and ``Investor Response Information System (IRIS) (SEC-65).'' 
The TCR Records (SEC-63) system of records contains records related to 
tips, complaints, referrals of misconduct, or related information about 
actual or potential violations of the Federal securities laws; investor 
harm; conduct of public companies; securities professionals; regulated 
entities; and associated persons. The SEC Security in the Workplace 
Incident Records (SEC-64) system of records contains records related to 
reports involving incidents of assault, harassment, intimidation, 
bullying, weapons possession or threats at the SEC workplace. The IRIS 
(SEC-65) system of records contains records related to complaints/
inquiries/requests from members of the public and others. In a 
companion release published elsewhere in this issue of the Federal 
Register the Commission is issuing a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 
concurrent with this notice to exempt these systems from certain 
provisions of the Privacy Act to the extent that they contain 
investigatory materials for law enforcement purposes.
    Additionally, the Commission proposes to revise two existing 
systems of records, ``Personnel Management Code of Conduct and Employee 
Performance Files (SEC-38)'', and ``Enforcement Files (SEC-42)''. As 
described in the last published notice, the Personnel Management Code 
of Conduct and Employee Performance Files (SEC-38) system is used to 
verify employee and agency compliance with law, regulation, case 
decisions, agency policies, and the Collective Bargaining Agreement. 
Minor administrative changes to SEC-38 have been incorporated to 
reflect the Commission's current address in the following sections: 
System Location; and Notification, Access and Contesting Records 
Procedures. Substantive changes to the notice have been made to the 
following sections: (1) System Name, reflecting the new title: 
``Disciplinary and Adverse Actions, Employee Conduct, and Labor 
Relations Files''; (2) Categories of Records, deleting records no 
longer maintained in this system; and (3) Routine Uses, adding certain 
standard routine uses as applicable to this system of records (those 
numbered 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9). On September 8, 2009 (74 FR 
46254), the Commission published notice that records related to the 
Ethics Conduct Rules applicable to Commission Members and employees, 
including reports on securities transactions, holdings, and accounts 
required by applicable Federal securities laws and regulations, which 
were previously contained in SEC-38, would be maintained in a new 
systems of records titled: Ethics Conduct Rules Files (SEC-60). The 
Categories of Records Section of SEC-38 has been revised to reflect the 
removal of these records.
    As described in the last published notice, the Enforcement Files 
(SEC-42) system will be used for purposes of the Commission's 
investigations and actions to enforce the Federal securities laws. 
Additionally, the information in the system is used in conjunction with 
the collection of amounts ordered to be paid in enforcement actions. 
Minor administrative changes to SEC-42 have been incorporated to 
reflect the Commission's current address in the following sections: 
System Location;

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and Notification, Access and Contesting Records Procedures. A 
substantive change to the notice has been made to the Routine Uses 
section to allow disclosure of records in the event of a breach of 
records.
    The Commission has submitted a report of the new systems of records 
and the amended existing systems of records to the appropriate 
Congressional committees and to the Director of the Office of 
Management and Budget (``OMB'') as required by 5 U.S.C. 552a(r) 
(Privacy Act of 1974) and guidelines issued by OMB on December 12, 2000 
(65 FR 77677).
    Accordingly, the Commission is proposing three new systems of 
records and amendment of two existing systems of records to read as 
follows:
SEC-63

SYSTEM NAME:
    Tips, Complaints, and Referrals (TCR) Records.

SYSTEM LOCATION:
    Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street, NE., Washington, 
DC 20549. Files may also be maintained in the Commission's Regional 
Offices that conducted an investigation or litigation.

CATEGORIES OF INDIVIDUALS COVERED BY THE SYSTEM:
    (1) Individuals that submit tips, complaints, or related 
information about actual or potential violations of the Federal 
securities laws; investor harm; conduct of public companies, securities 
professionals, regulated entities, and associated persons; and internal 
and external referrals of misconduct; (2) Individuals that are the 
subjects of a tip or complaint related to an actual or potential 
securities law violation; (3) Attorneys or other related individuals; 
and (4) SEC personnel or contractors assigned to handle such tips, 
complaints, and referrals.

CATEGORIES OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM:
    Records may include individual names; dates of birth; social 
security numbers; addresses; telephone numbers; tip, complaint, and 
referral information including allegation descriptions, dates, and 
supporting details; supporting documentation; web forms; e-mails; 
criminal history; working papers of the staff; and other documents and 
records relating to the matter.

AUTHORITY FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE SYSTEM:
    15 U.S.C. 77a et seq., 78a et seq., 80a-1 et seq., 80b-1 et seq., 
and 5 U.S.C. 302.

PURPOSE(S):
    For use by authorized SEC personnel in receiving, recording, 
assigning, tracking, and taking action on tips, complaints, and 
referrals received from individuals and entities related to actual or 
potential violations of the Federal securities laws; investor harm; or 
conduct of public companies, securities professionals, regulated 
entities and associated persons.

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, these records or information contained 
therein may specifically be disclosed outside the Commission as a 
routine use pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(b)(3) as follows:
    1. To appropriate agencies, entities, and persons when (a) it is 
suspected or confirmed that the security or confidentiality of 
information in the system of records has been compromised; (b) the SEC 
has determined that, as a result of the suspected or confirmed 
compromise, there is a risk of harm to economic or property interests, 
identity theft or fraud, or harm to the security or integrity of this 
system or other systems or programs (whether maintained by the SEC or 
another agency or entity) that rely upon the compromised information; 
and (c) the disclosure made to such agencies, entities, and persons is 
reasonably necessary to assist in connection with the SEC's efforts to 
respond to the suspected or confirmed compromise and prevent, minimize, 
or remedy such harm.
    2. To other Federal, State, local, or foreign law enforcement 
agencies; securities self-regulatory organizations; and foreign 
financial regulatory authorities to assist in or coordinate regulatory 
or law enforcement activities with the SEC.
    3. To national securities exchanges and national securities 
associations that are registered with the SEC, the Municipal Securities 
Rulemaking Board; the Securities Investor Protection Corporation; the 
Public Company Accounting Oversight Board; the Federal banking 
authorities, including, but not limited to, the Board of Governors of 
the Federal Reserve System, the Comptroller of the Currency, and the 
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation; state securities regulatory 
agencies or organizations; or regulatory authorities of a foreign 
government in connection with their regulatory or enforcement 
responsibilities.
    4. By SEC personnel for purposes of investigating possible 
violations of, or to conduct investigations authorized by, the Federal 
securities laws.
    5. In any proceeding where the Federal securities laws are in issue 
or in which the Commission, or past or present members of its staff, is 
a party or otherwise involved in an official capacity.
    6. In connection with proceedings by the Commission pursuant to 
Rule 102(e) of its Rules of Practice, 17 CFR 201.102(e).
    7. To a bar association, state accountancy board, or other Federal, 
State, local, or foreign licensing or oversight authority; or 
professional association or self-regulatory authority to the extent 
that it performs similar functions (including the Public Company 
Accounting Oversight Board) for investigations or possible disciplinary 
action.
    8. To a Federal, State, local, tribal, foreign, or international 
agency, if necessary to obtain information relevant to the SEC's 
decision concerning the hiring or retention of an employee; the 
issuance of a security clearance; the letting of a contract; or the 
issuance of a license, grant, or other benefit.
    9. To a Federal, State, local, tribal, foreign, or international 
agency in response to its request for information concerning the hiring 
or retention of an employee; the issuance of a security clearance; the 
reporting of an investigation of an employee; the letting of a 
contract; or the issuance of a license, grant, or other benefit by the 
requesting agency, to the extent that the information is relevant and 
necessary to the requesting agency's decision on the matter.
    10. To produce summary descriptive statistics and analytical 
studies, as a data source for management information, in support of the 
function for which the records are collected and maintained or for 
related personnel management functions or manpower studies; may also be 
used to respond to general requests for statistical information 
(without personal identification of individuals) under the Freedom of 
Information Act.
    11. To any trustee, receiver, master, special counsel, or other 
individual or entity that is appointed by a court of competent 
jurisdiction, or as a result of an agreement between the parties in 
connection with litigation or administrative proceedings involving 
allegations of violations of the Federal securities laws (as defined in 
section 3(a)(47) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, 15 U.S.C. 
78c(a)(47)) or pursuant to the Commission's Rules of

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Practice, 17 CFR 201.100-900 or the Commission's Rules of Fair Fund and 
Disgorgement Plans, 17 CFR 201.1100-1106, or otherwise, where such 
trustee, receiver, master, special counsel, or other individual or 
entity is specifically designated to perform particular functions with 
respect to, or as a result of, the pending action or proceeding or in 
connection with the administration and enforcement by the Commission of 
the Federal securities laws or the Commission's Rules of Practice or 
the Rules of Fair Fund and Disgorgement Plans.
    12. To any persons during the course of any inquiry, examination, 
or investigation conducted by the SEC's staff, or in connection with 
civil litigation, if the staff has reason to believe that the person to 
whom the record is disclosed may have further information about the 
matters related therein, and those matters appeared to be relevant at 
the time to the subject matter of the inquiry.
    13. To interns, grantees, experts, contractors, and others who have 
been engaged by the Commission to assist in the performance of a 
service related to this system of records and who need access to the 
records for the purpose of assisting the Commission in the efficient 
administration of its programs, including by performing clerical, 
stenographic, or data analysis functions, or by reproduction of records 
by electronic or other means. Recipients of these records shall be 
required to comply with the requirements of the Privacy Act of 1974, as 
amended, 5 U.S.C. 552a.
    14. In reports published by the Commission pursuant to authority 
granted in the Federal securities laws (as such term is defined in 
section 3(a)(47) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, 15 U.S.C. 
78c(a)(47)), which authority shall include, but not be limited to, 
section 21(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, 15 U.S.C. 
78u(a)).
    15. To members of advisory committees that are created by the 
Commission or by Congress to render advice and recommendations to the 
Commission or to Congress, to be used solely in connection with their 
official designated functions.
    16. To any person who is or has agreed to be subject to the 
Commission's Rules of Conduct, 17 CFR 200.735-1 to 200.735-18, and who 
assists in the investigation by the Commission of possible violations 
of the Federal securities laws (as such term is defined in section 
3(a)(47) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, 15 U.S.C. 78c(a)(47)), 
in the preparation or conduct of enforcement actions brought by the 
Commission for such violations, or otherwise in connection with the 
Commission's enforcement or regulatory functions under the Federal 
securities laws.
    17. To a Congressional office from the record of an individual in 
response to an inquiry from the Congressional office made at the 
request of that individual.
    18. To members of Congress, the press, and the public in response 
to inquiries relating to particular Registrants and their activities, 
and other matters under the Commission's jurisdiction.
    19. To prepare and publish information relating to violations of 
the Federal securities laws as provided in 15 U.S.C. 78c(a)(47)), as 
amended.
    20. To respond to subpoenas in any litigation or other proceeding.
    21. To a trustee in bankruptcy.
    22. To members of Congress, the General Accountability Office, or 
others charged with monitoring the work of the Commission or conducting 
records management inspections.

POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR STORING, RETRIEVING, ACCESSING, RETAINING, 
AND DISPOSING OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM:
STORAGE:
    Records are maintained in electronic and paper format. Electronic 
records are stored in computerized databases and/or on computer disc. 
Paper records and records on computer disc are stored in locked file 
rooms and/or file cabinets.

RETRIEVABILITY:
    Records may be retrieved by an individual's or entity's name, 
receipt date, subject matter, keywords that may include personal 
information, and/or other personal identifier. The system will also 
enable authorized SEC personnel to search for and retrieve records 
using conventional methods including but not limited to the use of 
unique record identifiers, keyword searches, geographic data (e.g. zip 
code), date and time searches, and sorts and filters.

SAFEGUARDS:
    Records are safeguarded in a secured environment. Buildings where 
records are stored have security cameras and 24 hour security guard 
service. The records are kept in limited access areas during duty hours 
and in locked file cabinets and/or locked offices or file rooms at all 
other times. Access is limited to those personnel whose official duties 
require access. Computerized records are safeguarded through use of 
access codes and information technology security. Contractors and other 
recipients providing services to the Commission are contractually 
obligated to maintain equivalent safeguards.

RETENTION AND DISPOSAL:
    These records will be maintained until they become inactive, at 
which time they will be retired or destroyed in accordance with records 
schedules of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and 
as approved by the National Archives and Records Administration.

SYSTEM MANAGER(S) AND ADDRESS:
    Deputy Director, Division of Risk, Strategy, and Financial 
Innovation, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street, NE., 
Washington, DC 20549

NOTIFICATION PROCEDURE:
    All requests to determine whether this system of records contains a 
record pertaining to the requesting individual may be directed to the 
FOIA/PA Officer, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street, NE., 
Washington, DC 20549-5100.

RECORD ACCESS PROCEDURES:
    Persons wishing to obtain information on the procedures for gaining 
access to or contesting the contents of these records may contact the 
FOIA/PA Officer, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street, NE., 
Washington, DC 20549-5100.

CONTESTING RECORD PROCEDURES:
    See Record Access Procedures above.

RECORD SOURCE CATEGORIES:
    Information in these records may be supplied by investors and the 
general public, Commission-regulated entities including broker-dealers, 
investment advisers, self-regulatory organizations, other government 
agencies, and foreign regulators.

EXEMPTIONS CLAIMED FOR THE SYSTEM:
    Under 5 U.S.C. 552a(k)(2), this system of records is exempted from 
the following provisions of the Privacy Act, 5 U.S.C. 552a(c)(3), (d), 
(e)(1), (e)(4)(G), (H), and (I), and (f) and 17 CFR 200.303, 200.304, 
and 200.306, insofar as it contains investigatory materials compiled 
for law enforcement purposes. This exemption is contained in 17 CFR 
200.312(a)(1).
SEC-64

SYSTEM NAME:
    SEC Security in the Workplace Incident Records.

SYSTEM LOCATION:
    Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street, NE., Washington, 
DC 20549.

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CATEGORIES OF INDIVIDUALS COVERED BY THE SYSTEM:
    Past and present employees, interns, and volunteers of the 
Securities and Exchange Commission (employees), contractors, visitors, 
and others who have access to SEC facilities who report potential or 
actual workplace violence; persons accused of threatening to commit, or 
committing workplace violence, and persons interviewed or investigated 
in connection with reports or allegations of potential or actual 
workplace violence.

CATEGORIES OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM:
    These records include, but are not limited to: Case number, 
victim's name, office telephone number, room number, office/division, 
duty station, position, supervisor, supervisor's telephone number, 
location of incident, activity at time of incident, circumstances 
surrounding the incident, perpetrator, name(s) and telephone number(s) 
of witness(es), injured party(s), medical treatment(s), medical report, 
property damages, report(s) to police, and related information needed 
to investigate violence, threats, harassment, intimidation, or other 
inappropriate behavior causing SEC employees, contractors, or other 
individuals to fear for their personal safety in the SEC workplace.

AUTHORITY FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE SYSTEM:
    5 U.S.C. 7902(d) and (e).

PURPOSE(S):
    The records are used by SEC personnel to take action on, or to 
respond to a complaint about a threat, harassment, intimidation, 
violence, or other inappropriate behavior involving one or more SEC 
employees, contractors, interns, or other individuals against an SEC 
employee; and to make assessments of violent or potentially violent 
situations and then make recommendations regarding interventions for 
those persons involved with the situations.

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, these records or information contained 
therein may specifically be disclosed as follows:
    1. To appropriate agencies, entities, and persons when (a) It is 
suspected or confirmed that the security or confidentiality of 
information in the system of records has been compromised; (b) the SEC 
has determined that, as a result of the suspected or confirmed 
compromise, there is a risk of harm to economic or property interests, 
identity theft or fraud, or harm to the security or integrity of this 
system or other systems or programs (whether maintained by the SEC or 
another agency or entity) that rely upon the compromised information; 
and (c) the disclosure made to such agencies, entities, and persons is 
reasonably necessary to assist in connection with the SEC's efforts to 
respond to the suspected or confirmed compromise and prevent, minimize, 
or remedy such harm.
    2. When a person or property is harmed, or when threats of harm to 
a person or property are reported, disclosure will be made, as 
appropriate, to law enforcement authorities, medical treatment 
authorities, and those persons being threatened or harmed.
    3. To other Federal, State, local, or foreign law enforcement 
agencies; securities self-regulatory organizations; and foreign 
securities authorities to assist in or coordinate regulatory or law 
enforcement activities with the SEC.
    4. To a bar association, a state accountancy board, the Public 
Company Accounting Oversight Board, or any similar Federal, State, or 
local licensing authority for possible disciplinary action.
    5. To a Federal, State, local, tribal, foreign, or international 
agency, if necessary to obtain information relevant to the SEC's 
decision concerning the hiring or retention of an employee; the 
issuance of a security clearance; the letting of a contract; or the 
issuance of a license, grant, or other benefit.
    6. To a Federal, State, local, tribal, foreign, or international 
agency in response to its request for information concerning the hiring 
or retention of an employee; the issuance of a security clearance; the 
reporting of an investigation of an employee; the letting of a 
contract; or the issuance of a license, grant, or other benefit by the 
requesting agency, to the extent that the information is relevant and 
necessary to the requesting agency's decision on the matter.
    7. To produce summary descriptive statistics and analytical 
studies, as a data source for management information, in support of the 
function for which the records are collected and maintained or for 
related personnel management functions or manpower studies; may also be 
used to respond to general requests for statistical information 
(without personal identification of individuals) under the Freedom of 
Information Act.
    8. To any persons during the course of any inquiry, examination, or 
investigation conducted by the SEC's staff, or in connection with civil 
litigation, if the staff has reason to believe that the person to whom 
the record is disclosed may have further information about the matters 
related therein, and those matters appeared to be relevant at the time 
to the subject matter of the inquiry.
    9. To interns, grantees, experts, contractors, and others who have 
been engaged by the Commission to assist in the performance of a 
service related to this system of records and who need access to the 
records for the purpose of assisting the Commission in the efficient 
administration of its programs, including by performing clerical, 
stenographic, or data analysis functions, or by reproduction of records 
by electronic or other means. Recipients of these records shall be 
required to comply with the requirements of the Privacy Act of 1974, as 
amended, 5 U.S.C. 552a.
    10. To members of advisory committees that are created by the 
Commission or by Congress to render advice and recommendations to the 
Commission or to Congress, to be used solely in connection with their 
official designated functions.
    11. To any person who is or has agreed to be subject to the 
Commission's Rules of Conduct, 17 CFR 200.735-1 to 200.735-18, and who 
assists in the investigation by the Commission of possible violations 
of the Federal securities laws (as such term is defined in section 
3(a)(47) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, 15 U.S.C. 78c(a)(47)), 
in the preparation or conduct of enforcement actions brought by the 
Commission for such violations, or otherwise in connection with the 
Commission's enforcement or regulatory functions under the Federal 
securities laws.
    12. To a Congressional office in response to an inquiry from that 
Congressional office made at the request of the individual to whom the 
record pertains.
    13. To respond to subpoenas in any litigation or other proceeding.
    14. To members of Congress, the Government Accountability Office, 
or others charged with monitoring the work of the Commission or 
conducting records management inspections.

POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR STORING, RETRIEVING, ACCESSING, RETAINING, 
AND DISPOSING OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM:
STORAGE:
    Records are maintained in electronic and paper format. Electronic 
records are stored in computerized databases and/or on computer disc in 
accordance with all appropriate laws. Paper records are

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stored in locked file rooms and/or file cabinets.

RETRIEVABILITY:
    Records are retrieved by name or case designation (those who 
reported a violent or potentially violent event and those who were 
reported), event date, and event location.

SAFEGUARDS:
    Records are safeguarded in a secured environment. Buildings where 
records are stored have security cameras and 24 hour security guard 
service. Access is limited to those personnel whose official duties 
require access. Paper records are maintained in limited access areas 
during duty hours and in locked file cabinets and/or locked offices or 
file rooms at all other times. Computerized records are safeguarded 
through use of access codes and information technology security.

RETENTION AND DISPOSAL:
    These records will be maintained until they become inactive, at 
which time they will be retired or destroyed in accordance with records 
schedules of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and 
as approved by the National Archives and Records Administration.

SYSTEM MANAGER(S) AND ADDRESS:
    Chief, SEC Security Branch, 100 F Street, NE., Washington, DC 
20549-5100

NOTIFICATION PROCEDURE:
    All requests to determine whether this system of records contains a 
record pertaining to the requesting individual may be directed to the 
FOIA/PA Officer, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street, NE., 
Washington, DC 20549-5100.

RECORD ACCESS PROCEDURE:
    Persons wishing to obtain information on the procedures for gaining 
access to or contesting the contents of these records may contact the 
FOIA/Privacy Act Officer, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F 
Street, NE., Washington, DC 20549-5100.

CONTESTING RECORD PROCEDURES:
    See Record Access Procedures above.

RECORD SOURCE CATEGORIES:
    Records source is from individuals who report potential or actual 
workplace security incidents, and reports made on individuals 
interviewed or investigated in connection with allegations of potential 
or actual workplace security incidents.

EXEMPTIONS CLAIMED FOR THE SYSTEM:
    Under 5 U.S.C. 552a(k)(2), this system of records is exempted from 
the following provisions of the Privacy Act, 5 U.S.C. 552a(c)(3), (d), 
(e)(1), (e)(4)(G), (H), and (I), and (f) and 17 CFR 200.303, 200.304, 
and 200.306, insofar as it contains investigatory materials compiled 
for law enforcement purposes. This exemption is contained in 17 CFR 
200.312(a)(1).
SEC-65

SYSTEM NAME:
    Investor Response Information System (IRIS).

SYSTEM LOCATION:
    Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street, NE., Washington, 
DC 20549. Also, records covered by Subsystem A are received by and 
maintained in the Commission's Regional Offices, whose addresses are 
listed below under System Manager(s) and Address.

CATEGORIES OF INDIVIDUALS COVERED BY THE SYSTEM:
    Subsystem A: Records are maintained on members of the public and 
others who submit inquiries or make complaints to the Commission, 
generally, or to Divisions and Offices of the Commission or who contact 
the Office of Investor Education and Advocacy (OIEA) or the 
Commission's Regional Offices.
    Subsystem B: Records are maintained on members of the public, 
members of Congress or their staff, and others who address their 
inquiries or complaints to the Commission's Chairman or the Office of 
Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs.
    Subsystem C: Records are maintained on members of the public who 
submit requests for copies of, or review of records accessible through 
the Commission's Public Reference Room.
    Subsystem D: Computerized records are comprised of data collected 
in all of the above subsystems.

CATEGORIES OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM:
    Both electronic and paper records in this system/subsystems may 
contain the name of the complainant/inquirer/requester or their 
representative, the name of the entity and/or subject of the complaint/
inquiry/request, the date relating to the receipt and disposition of 
the complaint/inquiry/request and, where applicable, the type of 
complaint/inquiry/request and other information derived from or 
relating to the complaint/inquiry/request. Paper records may include, 
but are not limited to, letters of complaint/inquiry/request, 
responses, and related documentation.

 AUTHORITY FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE SYSTEM:
    15 U.S.C. 77s, 77sss, 78d, 78d-1, 78d-2, 78w, 78ll(d), 79t, 80a-37, 
and 80b-11.

PURPOSE(S):
    The records will be used by the staff to track and process 
complaints/inquiries/requests from members of the public and others.

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, these records or information contained 
therein may specifically be disclosed outside the Commission as a 
routine use pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552 a(b)(3) as follows:
    1. To appropriate agencies, entities, and persons when (a) it is 
suspected or confirmed that the security or confidentiality of 
information in the system of records has been compromised; (b) the SEC 
has determined that, as a result of the suspected or confirmed 
compromise, there is a risk of harm to economic or property interests, 
identity theft or fraud, or harm to the security or integrity of this 
system or other systems or programs (whether maintained by the SEC or 
another agency or entity) that rely upon the compromised information; 
and (c) the disclosure made to such agencies, entities, and persons is 
reasonably necessary to assist in connection with the SEC's efforts to 
respond to the suspected or confirmed compromise and prevent, minimize, 
or remedy such harm.
    2. To other Federal, State, local, or foreign law enforcement 
agencies; securities self-regulatory organizations; and foreign 
financial regulatory authorities to assist in or coordinate regulatory 
or law enforcement activities with the SEC.
    3. To national securities exchanges and national securities 
associations that are registered with the SEC, the Municipal Securities 
Rulemaking Board; the Securities Investor Protection Corporation; the 
Public Company Accounting Oversight Board; the Federal banking 
authorities, including, but not limited to, the Board of Governors of 
the Federal Reserve System, the Comptroller of the Currency, and the 
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation; state securities regulatory 
agencies or organizations; or regulatory authorities of a foreign 
government in connection with their regulatory or enforcement 
responsibilities.

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    4. By SEC personnel for purposes of investigating possible 
violations of, or to conduct investigations authorized by, the Federal 
securities laws.
    5. In any proceeding where the Federal securities laws are in issue 
or in which the Commission, or past or present members of its staff, is 
a party or otherwise involved in an official capacity.
    6. In connection with proceedings by the Commission pursuant to 
Rule 102(e) of its Rules of Practice, 17 CFR 201.102(e).
    7. To a bar association, state accountancy board, or other Federal, 
State, local, or foreign licensing or oversight authority; or 
professional association or self-regulatory authority to the extent 
that it performs similar functions (including the Public Company 
Accounting Oversight Board) for investigations or possible disciplinary 
action.
    8. To a Federal, State, local, tribal, foreign, or international 
agency, if necessary to obtain information relevant to the SEC's 
decision concerning the hiring or retention of an employee; the 
issuance of a security clearance; the letting of a contract; or the 
issuance of a license, grant, or other benefit.
    9. To a Federal, State, local, tribal, foreign, or international 
agency in response to its request for information concerning the hiring 
or retention of an employee; the issuance of a security clearance; the 
reporting of an investigation of an employee; the letting of a 
contract; or the issuance of a license, grant, or other benefit by the 
requesting agency, to the extent that the information is relevant and 
necessary to the requesting agency's decision on the matter.
    10. To produce summary descriptive statistics and analytical 
studies, as a data source for management information, in support of the 
function for which the records are collected and maintained or for 
related personnel management functions or manpower studies; may also be 
used to respond to general requests for statistical information 
(without personal identification of individuals) under the Freedom of 
Information Act.
    11. To any trustee, receiver, master, special counsel, or other 
individual or entity that is appointed by a court of competent 
jurisdiction, or as a result of an agreement between the parties in 
connection with litigation or administrative proceedings involving 
allegations of violations of the Federal securities laws (as defined in 
section 3(a)(47) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, 15 U.S.C. 
78c(a)(47)) or pursuant to the Commission's Rules of Practice, 17 CFR 
201.100-900 or the Commission's Rules of Fair Fund and Disgorgement 
Plans, 17 CFR 201.1100-1106, or otherwise, where such trustee, 
receiver, master, special counsel, or other individual or entity is 
specifically designated to perform particular functions with respect 
to, or as a result of, the pending action or proceeding or in 
connection with the administration and enforcement by the Commission of 
the Federal securities laws or the Commission's Rules of Practice or 
the Rules of Fair Fund and Disgorgement Plans.
    12. To any persons during the course of any inquiry, examination, 
or investigation conducted by the SEC's staff, or in connection with 
civil litigation, if the staff has reason to believe that the person to 
whom the record is disclosed may have further information about the 
matters related therein, and those matters appeared to be relevant at 
the time to the subject matter of the inquiry.
    13. To interns, grantees, experts, contractors, and others who have 
been engaged by the Commission to assist in the performance of a 
service related to this system of records and who need access to the 
records for the purpose of assisting the Commission in the efficient 
administration of its programs, including by performing clerical, 
stenographic, or data analysis functions, or by reproduction of records 
by electronic or other means. Recipients of these records shall be 
required to comply with the requirements of the Privacy Act of 1974, as 
amended, 5 U.S.C. 552a.
    14. In reports published by the Commission pursuant to authority 
granted in the Federal securities laws (as such term is defined in 
section 3(a)(47) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, 15 U.S.C. 
78c(a)(47)), which authority shall include, but not be limited to, 
section 21(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, 15 U.S.C. 
78u(a)).
    15. To members of advisory committees that are created by the 
Commission or by Congress to render advice and recommendations to the 
Commission or to Congress, to be used solely in connection with their 
official designated functions.
    16. To any person who is or has agreed to be subject to the 
Commission's Rules of Conduct, 17 CFR 200.735-1 to 200.735-18, and who 
assists in the investigation by the Commission of possible violations 
of the Federal securities laws (as such term is defined in section 
3(a)(47) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, 15 U.S.C. 78c(a)(47)), 
in the preparation or conduct of enforcement actions brought by the 
Commission for such violations, or otherwise in connection with the 
Commission's enforcement or regulatory functions under the Federal 
securities laws.
    17. To a Congressional office from the record of an individual in 
response to an inquiry from the Congressional office made at the 
request of that individual.
    18. To members of Congress, the press, and the public in response 
to inquiries relating to particular Registrants and their activities, 
and other matters under the Commission's jurisdiction.
    19. To prepare and publish information relating to violations of 
the Federal securities laws as provided in 15 U.S.C. 78c(a)(47)), as 
amended.
    20. To respond to subpoenas in any litigation or other proceeding.
    21. To a trustee in bankruptcy.
    22. To members of Congress, the General Accountability Office, or 
others charged with monitoring the work of the Commission or conducting 
records management inspections.
    23. To respond to inquiries from individuals who have submitted 
complaints/inquiries/request, or from their representatives.
    24. To entities against which complaints/inquiries/requests are 
directed when Commission staff requests them to research the issues 
raised and report back to the staff.

POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR STORING, RETRIEVING, ACCESSING, RETAINING, 
AND DISPOSING OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM:
STORAGE:
    Records are maintained in electronic and paper format. Electronic 
records are stored in computerized databases and/or on computer disc. 
Paper records and records on computer disc are stored in file rooms 
and/or file cabinets, as well as off-site locations including the 
Federal Records Center, pursuant to applicable record retention 
guidelines.

RETRIEVABILITY:
    By use of the computerized records in Subsystem D, the files (both 
paper and electronic) in Subsystems A, B, and C are retrievable by the 
name, receipt date, name of the registered representative or associated 
person named in the complaint/inquiry/request, or the name of the 
entity/issuer that is the subject of the complaint/inquiry/request.

SAFEGUARDS:
    Records are safeguarded in a secured environment. Buildings where 
records are stored have security cameras and 24 hour security guard 
service. The records are kept in limited access areas during duty hours 
and in file cabinets and/or

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offices or file rooms at all other times. Computerized records are 
safeguarded through use of access codes and information technology 
security. Contractors and other recipients providing services to the 
Commission are contractually obligated to maintain equivalent 
safeguards.

RETENTION AND DISPOSAL:
    These records will be maintained until they become inactive, at 
which time they will be retired or destroyed in accordance with records 
schedules of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and 
as approved by the National Archives and Records Administration.

SYSTEM MANAGER(S) AND ADDRESS:
    Subsystem A: Chief Counsel, Office of Investor Education and 
Advocacy, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street, NE., 
Washington, DC 20549; New York Regional Office, Regional Director, 3 
World Financial Center, Suite 400, New York, NY 10281-1022; Boston 
Regional Office, Regional Director, 33 Arch Street, 23rd Floor, Boston, 
MA 02110-1424; Philadelphia Regional Office, Regional Director, The 
Mellon Independence Center, 701 Market Street, Suite 2000, 
Philadelphia, PA 19106-1532; Miami Regional Office, Regional Director, 
801 Brickell Avenue, Suite 1800, Miami, FL 33131-4901, Atlanta Regional 
Office, Regional Director, 3475 Lenox Road, NE., Suite 1000, Atlanta, 
GA 30326-1232; Chicago Regional Office, Regional Director, 175 West 
Jackson Boulevard, Suite 900, Chicago, IL 60604-2908; Denver Regional 
Office, Regional Director, 1801 California Street, Suite 1500, Denver, 
CO 80202-2656; Fort Worth Regional Office, Regional Director, Burnett 
Plaza, Suite 1900, 801 Cherry Street, Unit 18, Fort Worth, TX 
76102-6882; Salt Lake Regional Office, Regional Director, 15 West South 
Temple Street, Suite 1800, Salt Lake City, UT 84101-1573; Los Angeles 
Regional Office, Regional Director, 5670 Wilshire Boulevard, 11th 
Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90036-3648; San Francisco Regional Office, 
Regional Director, 44 Montgomery Street, Suite 2600, San Francisco, CA 
94104-4716.
    Subsystem B: Office of the Chairman, Securities and Exchange 
Commission, 100 F Street, NE., Washington, DC 20549.
    Subsystem C: Records Officer, Office of Records Management 
Services, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street, NE., 
Washington, DC 20549.
    Subsystem D: Chief Information Officer, Office of Information 
Technology, Securities and Exchange Commission, Operations Center, Mail 
Stop 0-4, 6432 General Green Way, Alexandria, VA 22312.

NOTIFICATION PROCEDURE:
    All requests to determine whether this system of records contains a 
record pertaining to the requesting individual may be directed to the 
FOIA/PA Officer, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street, NE., 
Washington, DC 20549-5100.

RECORD ACCESS PROCEDURES:
    Persons wishing to obtain information on the procedures for gaining 
access to or contesting the contents of these records may contact the 
FOIA/PA Officer, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street, NE., 
Washington, DC 20549-5100.

CONTESTING RECORD PROCEDURES:
    See Record access procedures above.

RECORD SOURCE CATEGORIES:
    Information collected in all subsystems is received from 
individuals primarily through letters, telephone calls, or personal 
visits to the Commission's offices.

EXEMPTIONS CLAIMED FOR THE SYSTEM:
    Under 5 U.S.C. 552a(k)(2), this system of records is exempted from 
the following provisions of the Privacy Act, 5 U.S.C. 552a(c)(3), (d), 
(e)(1), (e)(4)(G), (H), and (I), and (f) and 17 CFR 200.303, 200.304, 
and 200.306, insofar as it contains investigatory materials compiled 
for law enforcement purposes. This exemption is contained in 17 CFR 
200.312(a)(1).
SEC-38

SYSTEM NAME:
    Disciplinary and Adverse Actions, Employee Conduct, and Labor 
Relations Files.

SYSTEM LOCATION:
    Securities and Exchange Commission, Office of Human Resources, 100 
F Street NE., Washington, DC 20549-3990.

CATEGORIES OF INDIVIDUALS COVERED BY THE SYSTEM:
    Present and former SEC employees.

CATEGORIES OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM:
    The system of records includes information in the following 
categories of records: (a) Disciplinary and adverse action cases, 
regulatory appeal files, grievances and complaints relating to an 
employee, union issues (including collective bargaining documents and 
dues withholding forms), leave bank/transfer date, and third party 
complaints; (b) Investigatory materials gathered in connection with the 
individual's initial appointment to the agency as well as materials 
gathered in connection with investigations into allegations of employee 
misconduct.

AUTHORITY FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE SYSTEM:
    5 U.S.C. 1302 & 2951 and 17 CFR 200.735-13.

PURPOSE(S):
    Assigned staff uses records to verify employee and agency 
compliance with law, regulation, case decisions, agency policies, and 
the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

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, these records or information contained 
therein may specifically be disclosed outside the Commission as a 
routine use pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552 a(b)(3) as follows:
    1. To appropriate agencies, entities, and persons when (a) it is 
suspected or confirmed that the security or confidentiality of 
information in the system of records has been compromised; (b) the SEC 
has determined that, as a result of the suspected or confirmed 
compromise, there is a risk of harm to economic or property interests, 
identity theft or fraud, or harm to the security or integrity of this 
system or other systems or programs (whether maintained by the SEC or 
another agency or entity) that rely upon the compromised information; 
and (c) the disclosure made to such agencies, entities, and persons is 
reasonably necessary to assist in connection with the SEC's efforts to 
respond to the suspected or confirmed compromise and prevent, minimize, 
or remedy such harm.
    2. To other Federal, State, local, or foreign law enforcement 
agencies; securities self-regulatory organizations; and foreign 
financial regulatory authorities to assist in or coordinate regulatory 
or law enforcement activities with the SEC.
    3. In any proceeding where the human resources law or regulations 
are in issue or in which the Commission, or past or present members of 
its staff, is a party or otherwise involved in an official capacity.
    4. To a Federal, State, local, tribal, foreign, or international 
agency, if necessary to obtain information relevant to the SEC's 
decision concerning the hiring or retention of an employee; the 
issuance of a security clearance; the

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letting of a contract; or the issuance of a license, grant, or other 
benefit.
    5. To produce summary descriptive statistics and analytical 
studies, as a data source for management information, in support of the 
function for which the records are collected and maintained or for 
related personnel management functions or manpower studies; may also be 
used to respond to general requests for statistical information 
(without personal identification of individuals) under the Freedom of 
Information Act.
    6. To any persons during the course of any inquiry, examination, or 
investigation conducted by the SEC's staff, or in connection with civil 
litigation, if the staff has reason to believe that the person to whom 
the record is disclosed may have further information about the matters 
related therein, and those matters appeared to be relevant at the time 
to the subject matter of the inquiry.
    7. To interns, grantees, experts, contractors, and others who have 
been engaged by the Commission to assist in the performance of a 
service related to this system of records and who need access to the 
records for the purpose of assisting the Commission in the efficient 
administration of its programs, including by performing clerical, 
stenographic, or data analysis functions, or by reproduction of records 
by electronic or other means. Recipients of these records shall be 
required to comply with the requirements of the Privacy Act of 1974, as 
amended, 5 U.S.C. 552a.
    8. To a Congressional office from the record of an individual in 
response to an inquiry from the Congressional office made at the 
request of that individual.
    9. To members of Congress, the Government Accountability Office, or 
others charged with monitoring the work of the Commission or conducting 
records management inspections.
    10. To a commercial contractor in connection with benefit programs 
administered by the contractor on the Commission's behalf, including, 
but not limited to, supplemental health, dental, disability, life and 
other benefit programs.

POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR STORING, RETRIEVING, ACCESSING, RETAINING, 
AND DISPOSING OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM:
 STORAGE:
    Records are maintained in electronic and paper format. Electronic 
records are stored in computerized databases and/or on computer disc. 
Paper records and records on computer disc are stored in locked file 
rooms and/or file cabinets.

 RETRIEVABILITY:
    Records are indexed and retrieved by employee name or assigned ID.

 SAFEGUARDS:
    Records are safeguarded in a secured environment. Buildings where 
records are stored have security cameras and 24 hour security guard 
service. The records are kept in limited access areas during duty hours 
and in locked file cabinets and/or locked offices or file rooms at all 
other times. Access is limited to those personnel whose official duties 
require access. Computerized records are safeguarded through use of 
access codes and information technology security. Contractors and other 
recipients providing services to the Commission are contractually 
obligated to maintain equivalent safeguards.

RETENTION AND DISPOSAL:
    These records will be maintained until they become inactive, at 
which time they will be retired or destroyed in accordance with records 
schedules of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and 
as approved by the National Archives and Records Administration.

 SYSTEM MANAGER(S) AND ADDRESS:
    Associate Executive Director, Office of Human Resources, Securities 
and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street, NE., Washington, DC 20549-3990.

 NOTIFICATION PROCEDURE:
    All requests to determine whether this system of records contains a 
record pertaining to the requesting individual may be directed to the 
FOIA/PA Officer, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street, NE., 
Washington, DC 20549-5100.

RECORD ACCESS PROCEDURES:
    Persons wishing to obtain information on the procedures for gaining 
access to or contesting the contents of these records may contact the 
FOIA/PA Officer, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street, NE., 
Washington, DC 20549-5100.

CONTESTING RECORD PROCEDURES:
    See Record access procedures above.

RECORD SOURCE CATEGORIES:
    Employees, managers, union officials.

EXEMPTIONS CLAIMED FOR THE SYSTEM:
    Under 5 U.S.C. 552a(k)(2), this system of records is exempted from 
the following provisions of the Privacy Act, 5 U.S.C. 552a(c)(3), (d), 
(e)(1), (e)(4)(G), (H), and (I), and (f) and 17 CFR 200.303, 200.304, 
and 200.306, insofar as it contains investigatory materials compiled to 
determine an individual's suitability, eligibility, and qualifications 
for Federal civilian employment or access to classified information, 
but only to the extent that the disclosure of such material would 
reveal the identity of a source who furnished information to the 
Government under an express promise that the identity of the source 
would be held in confidence, or, prior to September 27, 1975, under an 
implied promise that the identity of the source would be held in 
confidence. This exemption is contained in 17 CFR 200.312(b)(1).
SEC-42

SYSTEM NAME:
    Enforcement Files.

SYSTEM LOCATION:
    Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street, NE., Washington, 
DC 20549. Files may also be maintained in the Commission's Regional 
Offices that conducted an investigation or litigation, or at a records 
management company under contract with the Commission. Closed 
investigatory files are stored at a Federal records center.

CATEGORIES OF INDIVIDUALS COVERED BY THE SYSTEM:
    Records are maintained on persons who have been involved in 
Commission investigations or litigation, or in activities which 
violated or may have violated Federal, State or foreign laws relating 
to transactions in securities, the conduct of securities business or 
investment advisory activities, and banking or other financial 
activities.

CATEGORIES OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM:
    Records contain names and addresses of persons involved in 
Commission investigations or litigation. Also, correspondence relevant 
to the matter, internal staff memoranda, Commission Minutes and 
Commission Orders, copies of subpoenas issued in the course of the 
matter, affidavits, transcripts of testimony and exhibits thereto, 
copies of pleadings and exhibits in related private or governmental 
actions, documents and other evidence obtained in the course of the 
matter, computerized records, working papers of the staff and other 
documents and records relating to the matter, opening reports, progress 
reports and closing reports, and miscellaneous records relating to 
investigations or litigation.

AUTHORITY FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE SYSTEM:
    15 U.S.C. 77s, 77t, 78u, 77uuu, 80a-41, and 80b-9. 17 CFR 202.5.

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PURPOSE(S):
    The records are maintained for purposes of the Commission's 
investigations and actions to enforce the Federal securities laws. 
Additionally, the information in the system is used in conjunction with 
the collection of amounts ordered to be paid in enforcement actions, a 
function that is a necessary component of litigation.

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, these records or information contained 
therein may specifically be disclosed outside the Commission as a 
routine use pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552 a(b)(3) as follows:
    1. To appropriate agencies, entities, and persons when (a) it is 
suspected or confirmed that the security or confidentiality of 
information in the system of records has been compromised; (b) the SEC 
has determined that, as a result of the suspected or confirmed 
compromise, there is a risk of harm to economic or property interests, 
identity theft or fraud, or harm to the security or integrity of this 
system or other systems or programs (whether maintained by the SEC or 
another agency or entity) that rely upon the compromised information; 
and (c) the disclosure made to such agencies, entities, and persons is 
reasonably necessary to assist in connection with the SEC's efforts to 
respond to the suspected or confirmed compromise and prevent, minimize, 
or remedy such harm.
    2. To other Federal, State, local, or foreign law enforcement 
agencies; securities self-regulatory organizations; and foreign 
financial regulatory authorities to assist in or coordinate regulatory 
or law enforcement activities with the SEC.
    3. To national securities exchanges and national securities 
associations that are registered with the SEC, the Municipal Securities 
Rulemaking Board; the Securities Investor Protection Corporation; the 
Public Company Accounting Oversight Board; the Federal banking 
authorities, including, but not limited to, the Board of Governors of 
the Federal Reserve System, the Comptroller of the Currency, and the 
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation; state securities regulatory 
agencies or organizations; or regulatory authorities of a foreign 
government in connection with their regulatory or enforcement 
responsibilities.
    4. By SEC personnel for purposes of investigating possible 
violations of, or to conduct investigations authorized by, the Federal 
securities laws.
    5. In any proceeding where the Federal securities laws are in issue 
or in which the Commission, or past or present members of its staff, is 
a party or otherwise involved in an official capacity.
    6. In connection with proceedings by the Commission pursuant to 
Rule 102(e) of its Rules of Practice, 17 CFR 201.102(e).
    7. To a bar association, state accountancy board, or other Federal, 
State, local, or foreign licensing or oversight authority; or 
professional association or self-regulatory authority to the extent 
that it performs similar functions (including the Public Company 
Accounting Oversight Board) for investigations or possible disciplinary 
action.
    8. To a Federal, State, local, tribal, foreign, or international 
agency, if necessary to obtain information relevant to the SEC's 
decision concerning the hiring or retention of an employee; the 
issuance of a security clearance; the letting of a contract; or the 
issuance of a license, grant, or other benefit.
    9. To a Federal, State, local, tribal, foreign, or international 
agency in response to its request for information concerning the hiring 
or retention of an employee; the issuance of a security clearance; the 
reporting of an investigation of an employee; the letting of a 
contract; or the issuance of a license, grant, or other benefit by the 
requesting agency, to the extent that the information is relevant and 
necessary to the requesting agency's decision on the matter.
    10. To produce summary descriptive statistics and analytical 
studies, as a data source for management information, in support of the 
function for which the records are collected and maintained or for 
related personnel management functions or manpower studies; may also be 
used to respond to general requests for statistical information 
(without personal identification of individuals) under the Freedom of 
Information Act.
    11. To any trustee, receiver, master, special counsel, or other 
individual or entity that is appointed by a court of competent 
jurisdiction, or as a result of an agreement between the parties in 
connection with litigation or administrative proceedings involving 
allegations of violations of the Federal securities laws (as defined in 
section 3(a)(47) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, 15 U.S.C. 
78c(a)(47)) or pursuant to the Commission's Rules of Practice, 17 CFR 
201.100-900 or the Commission's Rules of Fair Fund and Disgorgement 
Plans, 17 CFR 201.1100-1106, or otherwise, where such trustee, 
receiver, master, special counsel, or other individual or entity is 
specifically designated to perform particular functions with respect 
to, or as a result of, the pending action or proceeding or in 
connection with the administration and enforcement by the Commission of 
the Federal securities laws or the Commission's Rules of Practice or 
the Rules of Fair Fund and Disgorgement Plans.
    12. To any persons during the course of any inquiry, examination, 
or investigation conducted by the SEC's staff, or in connection with 
civil litigation, if the staff has reason to believe that the person to 
whom the record is disclosed may have further information about the 
matters related therein, and those matters appeared to be relevant at 
the time to the subject matter of the inquiry.
    13. To interns, grantees, experts, contractors, and others who have 
been engaged by the Commission to assist in the performance of a 
service related to this system of records and who need access to the 
records for the purpose of assisting the Commission in the efficient 
administration of its programs, including by performing clerical, 
stenographic, or data analysis functions, or by reproduction of records 
by electronic or other means. Recipients of these records shall be 
required to comply with the requirements of the Privacy Act of 1974, as 
amended, 5 U.S.C. 552a.
    14. In reports published by the Commission pursuant to authority 
granted in the Federal securities laws (as such term is defined in 
section 3(a)(47) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, 15 U.S.C. 
78c(a)(47)), which authority shall include, but not be limited to, 
section 21(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, 15 U.S.C. 
78u(a)).
    15. To members of advisory committees that are created by the 
Commission or by Congress to render advice and recommendations to the 
Commission or to Congress, to be used solely in connection with their 
official designated functions.
    16. To any person who is or has agreed to be subject to the 
Commission's Rules of Conduct, 17 CFR 200.735-1 to 200.735-18, and who 
assists in the investigation by the Commission of possible violations 
of the Federal securities laws (as such term is defined in section 
3(a)(47) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, 15 U.S.C. 78c(a)(47)), 
in the preparation or conduct of enforcement actions brought

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by the Commission for such violations, or otherwise in connection with 
the Commission's enforcement or regulatory functions under the Federal 
securities laws.
    17. To a Congressional office from the record of an individual in 
response to an inquiry from the Congressional office made at the 
request of that individual.
    18. To members of Congress, the press, and the public in response 
to inquiries relating to particular Registrants and their activities, 
and other matters under the Commission's jurisdiction.
    19. To prepare and publish information relating to violations of 
the Federal securities laws as provided in 15 U.S.C. 78c(a)(47), as 
amended.
    20. To respond to subpoenas in any litigation or other proceeding.
    21. To a trustee in bankruptcy.
    22. To any governmental agency, governmental or private collection 
agent, consumer reporting agency or commercial reporting agency, 
governmental or private employer of a debtor, or any other person, for 
collection, including collection by administrative offset, Federal 
salary offset, tax refund offset, or administrative wage garnishment, 
of amounts owed as a result of Commission civil or administrative 
proceedings.

DISCLOSURE TO CONSUMER REPORTING AGENCIES:
    When the Commission seeks to collect a debt arising from a civil 
action or administrative proceeding, it may disclose the following 
information to a consumer reporting agency: (i) information necessary 
to establish the identity of the debtor, including name, address and 
taxpayer identification number or social security number; (ii) the 
amount, status, and history of the debt; and (iii) the fact that the 
debt arose from a Commission action or proceeding to enforce the 
Federal securities laws.

POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR STORING, RETRIEVING, ACCESSING, RETAINING, 
AND DISPOSING OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM:
 STORAGE:
    Records are maintained in electronic and paper format. Electronic 
records are stored in computerized databases and/or on computer disc. 
Paper records and records on computer disc are stored in locked file 
rooms and/or file cabinets.

RETRIEVABILITY:
    The records are retrieved by the name under which the investigation 
is conducted or administrative or judicial litigation is filed. Access 
to information about an individual may be obtained through the 
Commission's Name-Relationship Search Index system by the name of the 
individual. Information concerning an individual may also be obtained 
by reference to computer-based indices maintained by the Division of 
Enforcement.

SAFEGUARDS:
    Records are safeguarded in a secured environment. Buildings where 
records are stored have security cameras and 24 hour security guard 
service. The records are kept in limited access areas during duty hours 
and in locked file cabinets and/or locked offices or file rooms at all 
other times. Access is limited to those personnel whose official duties 
require access. Computerized records are safeguarded through use of 
access codes and information technology security. Contractors and other 
recipients providing services to the Commission are contractually 
obligated to maintain equivalent safeguards.

RETENTION AND DISPOSAL:
    These records will be maintained until they become inactive, at 
which time they will be retired or destroyed in accordance with records 
schedules of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and 
as approved by the National Archives and Records Administration.

SYSTEM MANAGER(S) AND ADDRESS:
    Director, Division of Enforcement, Securities and Exchange 
Commission, 100 F Street, NE., Washington, DC 20549-0801; Records 
Officer, Office of Records Management Services, Securities and Exchange 
Commission, 100 F Street, NE., Washington, DC 20549; New York Regional 
Office, Regional Director, 3 World Financial Center, Suite 400, New 
York, NY 10281-1022; Boston Regional Office, Regional Director, 33 Arch 
Street, 23rd Floor, Boston, MA 02110-1424; Philadelphia Regional 
Office, Regional Director, The Mellon Independence Center, 701 Market 
Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106-1532; Miami Regional Office, Regional 
Director, 801 Brickell Ave., Suite 1800, Miami, FL 33131, Atlanta 
Regional Office, Regional Director, 3475 Lenox Road, NE., Suite 1000, 
Atlanta, GA 30326-1232; Chicago Regional Office, Regional Director, 175 
W. Jackson Boulevard, Suite 900, Chicago, IL 60604; Denver Regional 
Office, Regional Director, 1801 California Street, Suite 1500, Denver, 
CO 80202-2656; Fort Worth Regional Office, Regional Director, Burnett 
Plaza, Suite 1900, 801 Cherry Street, Unit 18, Fort Worth, TX 76102; 
Salt Lake Regional Office, Regional Director, 15 W. South Temple 
Street, Suite 1800, Salt Lake City, UT 84101; Los Angeles Regional 
Office, Regional Director, 5670 Wilshire Boulevard, 11th Floor, Los 
Angeles, CA 90036-3648; San Francisco Regional Office, Regional 
Director, 44 Montgomery Street, Suite 2600, San Francisco, CA 94104.

NOTIFICATION PROCEDURE:
    All requests to determine whether this system of records contains a 
record pertaining to the requesting individual may be directed to the 
FOIA/PA Officer, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street, NE., 
Washington, DC 20549-5100.

RECORD ACCESS PROCEDURES:
    Persons wishing to obtain information on the procedures for gaining 
access to or contesting the contents of these records may contact the 
FOIA/PA Officer, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street, NE., 
Washington, DC 20549-5100.

CONTESTING RECORD PROCEDURES:
    See Record Access Procedures above.

 RECORD SOURCE CATEGORIES:
    Information in these records is supplied by: Individuals including, 
where practicable, those to whom the information relates; witnesses, 
banks, corporations, or other entities; self-regulatory organizations; 
the Postal Inspection Service, the Department of Justice, state 
securities commissions, other Federal, state, or local bodies and law 
enforcement agencies or foreign governmental authorities; public 
sources, i.e., libraries, newspapers, television, radio, court records, 
filings with Federal, state, and local bodies; filings made with the 
SEC pursuant to law; electronic information sources; other offices 
within the Commission; documents, litigation, transcripts of testimony, 
evidence introduced into court, orders entered by a court and 
correspondence relating to litigation; pleadings in administrative 
proceedings, transcripts of testimony, documents, including evidence 
entered in such proceedings, and miscellaneous other sources.

EXEMPTIONS CLAIMED FOR THE SYSTEM:
    Under 5 U.S.C. 552a(k)(2), this system of records is exempted from 
the following provisions of the Privacy Act, 5 U.S.C. 552a(c)(3), (d), 
(e)(1), (e)(4)(G), (H), and (I), and (f) and 17 CFR 200.303, 200.304, 
and 200.306, insofar as it contains investigatory materials compiled 
for law enforcement purposes. This exemption is contained in 17 CFR 
200.312(a)(1).

    By the Commission.


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    Dated: May 18, 2011.
Elizabeth M. Murphy,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2011-12699 Filed 5-23-11; 8:45 am]
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