Not later than 7 months following the promulgation of the Standard, the Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and the Director of OMB shall make recommendations to the President concerning possible use of the Standard for such additional Federal applications. The definition of personally identifiable information is taken from OMB Circular A-130 Managing Information as a Strategic Resource,[1] published July 27, 2016. [FR Doc. (c) The Contractor shall insert the substance of this clause in all subcontracts and require subcontractors to include this clause in all lower-tier subcontracts. OMB Approval under the Paperwork Reduction Act. If a covered person provides SSI to vendors, they must include the SSI protection requirements so that the vendors are formally advised of their regulatory requirements to protect the information. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. Therefore, it is the policy of the United States to enhance security, increase Government efficiency, reduce identity fraud, and protect personal privacy by establishing a mandatory, Government-wide standard for secure and reliable forms of identification issued by the Federal Government to its employees and contractors (including contractor employees). of the issuing agency. The Science and Technology Directorate's Innovation Programs and Business Opportunities. 0 0000007975 00000 n CISA offers freeIndustrial Control Systems (ICS)cybersecurity training to protect against cyber-attacks to critical infrastructure, such as power grids and water treatment facilities. In this Issue, Documents Additional information on DHS's Credentialing Program can be found on the Security Information and Reference Materials page. The DHS Office of the Chief Security Officer (OCSO) is committed to protecting our workforce during the COVID-19 pandemic. Interoperable and Emergency Communications. Therefore, prior to releasing records which may contain SSI to persons who are not authorized to access SSI under the SSI Federal Regulation, the SSI language must be removed/redacted by the TSA SSI Program office. documents in the last year, 422 The training shall be completed within thirty (30) days of contract award and on an annual basis thereafter. Amend paragraph (b) of section 3052.212-70 to add 3052.224-7X Privacy Training as follows: 6. Note: Under 49 C.F.R. Complete it quickly, but accurately. Information about this document as published in the Federal Register. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) must ensure that 100 percent of Department employees and contractors receive annual Information Security awareness training and role-based training in compliance with OMB A-130, Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) - PDF, and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Under Department of Defense Employees, select Start/Continue New CyberAwareness Challenge Department of Defense Version. Contracting officers shall insert the clause at (HSAR) 48 CFR 3052.224-7X, Privacy Training, in solicitations and contracts when contractor and subcontractor employees may have access to a Government system of records; handle PII or SPII; or design, develop, maintain, or operate a system of records on behalf of the Government. Secure .gov websites use HTTPS Counts are subject to sampling, reprocessing and revision (up or down) throughout the day. August 27, 2004. For more information on HHS information assurance and privacy training, please contact HHSCybersecurity Program Support by email or phone at (202) 205-9581. This process will be necessary for each IP address you wish to access the site from, requests are valid for approximately one quarter (three months) after which the process may need to be repeated. Subsequent training certificates to satisfy the annual training requirement shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer and/or COR via email notification not later than October 31st of each year. The Federal Virtual Training Environment (FedVTE) is now offering courses that are free and available to the public. Document Drafting Handbook 1520.5(b)(1) - (16). Until the ACFR grants it official status, the XML Wide variations in the quality and security of forms of identification used to gain access to secure Federal and other facilities where there is potential for terrorist attacks need to be eliminated. can be submitted to the SSI Program at SSI@tsa.dhs.gov. 0000027018 00000 n Federal Register provide legal notice to the public and judicial notice This proposed rule requires contractors to identify who will be responsible for completing privacy training, and to emphasize and create awareness of the critical importance of privacy training in an effort to reduce the occurrences of privacy incidents. the material on FederalRegister.gov is accurately displayed, consistent with 0000027289 00000 n The President of the United States issues other types of documents, including but not limited to; memoranda, notices, determinations, letters, messages, and orders. Exercise Planning and Conduct Support Services INCREASE YOUR RESILIENCE Contact: cisa.exercises@cisa.dhs.gov CISA provides end-to-end exercise planning and conduct support to assist stakeholders in examining their cybersecurity and physical security plans and capabilities. A lock (LockA locked padlock) or https:// means youve safely connected to the .gov website. TSA Maintains SSI training for a variety of stakeholders to include: air cargo, transit bus, highway/motor carrier, maritime, pipeline, rail and mass transit, law enforcement, and fusion center, as well as expanded guidance and best practices for handling and protecting SSI. Official websites use .gov There are no practical alternatives that will accomplish the objectives of the proposed rule. The Challenge presents cybersecurity and information systems security awareness instructional topics through first-person simulations and mini-game challenges that allow the user to practice and review cybersecurity concepts in an interactive manner. Sensitive Security Information is information that, if publicly released, would be detrimental to transportation security, as defined by Federal Regulation 49 C.F.R. About the Federal Register These markup elements allow the user to see how the document follows the Here you will find policies, procedures, and training requirements for DHS contractors whose solicitations and contracts include the special clauses Safeguarding of Sensitive Information (MARCH 2015) and Information Technology Security and Privacy Training (MARCH 2015). 13563 emphasizes the importance of quantifying both costs and benefits, of reducing costs, of harmonizing rules, and of promoting flexibility. 237 0 obj <> endobj Amend part 3024 by adding subpart 3024.70: This section applies to contracts and subcontracts where contractor and subcontractor employees require access to a Government system of records; handle Personally Identifiable Information (PII) or Sensitive PII (SPII); or design, develop, maintain, or operate a Government system of records. 0000007542 00000 n DHS is proposing to amend the Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation (HSAR) to add a new subpart, update an existing clause, and add a new contract clause to require contractors to complete training that addresses the protection of privacy, in accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974, and the handling and safeguarding of Personally Identifiable Information and Sensitive Personally Identifiable Information. In order to eliminate these variations, U.S. policy is to enhance security, increase Government efficiency, reduce identity fraud, and protect personal privacy by establishing a mandatory, Government-wide standard for secure and reliable forms of identification issued by the Federal Government to its employees and contractors (including contractor employees). A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. These special clauses are explained in Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation Class Deviation 15-01: Safeguarding of Sensitive Information. This directive shall be implemented in a manner consistent with the Constitution and applicable laws, including the Privacy Act (5 U.S.C. No. A copy of the IRFA may be obtained from the point of contact specified herein. DHSES delivers and supports training and exercises with a dedicated focus to ensure first-responder disciplines receive the highest level of attention. The DHS Rules of Behavior apply to every DHS employee and DHS support contractor. A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. %PDF-1.4 % An official website of the United States government. How do we handle requests for SSI information from covered persons? 0000024234 00000 n 05/01/2023, 258 1520.9(a)(4)). An official website of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency, Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience, Information and Communications Technology Supply Chain Security, HireVue Applicant Reasonable Accommodations Process, Reporting Employee and Contractor Misconduct, Exercise Planning and Conduct Support Services, Federal Virtual Training Environment (FedVTE), Assessment Evaluation and Standardization (AES), Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM). Some forms of PII are sensitive as stand-alone elements. Learn about DHS Section 508 accessibility requirements for information and communications technology products and services. electronic version on GPOs govinfo.gov. The record must be marked as SSI and remains SSI. While every effort has been made to ensure that (b) The contractor shall ensure employees identified in paragraph (a) of this section complete the required training, maintain evidence that the training has been completed and provide copies of the training completion certificates to the Contracting Officer and/or Contracting Officer's Representative for inclusion in the contract file. 804. These records may be submitted through the SSI Coordinator or field counsel at your local Federal Security Director (FSDs) office or sent directly to SSI@tsa.dhs.gov. Certification PrepCertification prep coursesare available on topics such as Ethical Hacking, Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), and Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP). documents in the last year, 295 documents in the last year, 825 1. This directive mandates a federal standard for secure and reliable forms of identification. The CISA Tabletop Exercise Package (CTEP) is designed to assist critical infrastructure owners and operators in developing their own tabletop exercises to meet the specific needs of their facilities and stakeholders. 0000020786 00000 n Departments and agencies shall implement this directive in a manner consistent with ongoing Government-wide activities, policies and guidance issued by OMB, which shall ensure compliance. startxref 01/18/2017 at 8:45 am. An official website of the United States government. PSCs will be adjusted as additional data becomes available through HSAR clause implementation to validate future burden projections. documents in the last year, 1008 Requests for SSI fall into two categories, sharing and releasing. To implement the policy set forth in paragraph (1), the Secretary of Commerce shall promulgate in accordance with applicable law a Federal standard for secure and reliable forms of identification (the "Standard") not later than 6 months after the date of this directive in consultation with the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Defense, the Attorney General, the Secretary of Homeland Security, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), and the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy. Subsequent training certificates to satisfy the annual privacy training requirement shall be submitted via email notification not later than October 31st of each year. The objective of this rule is to require contractor and subcontractor employees to complete Privacy training before accessing a Government system of records; handling PII and/or SPII; or designing, developing, maintaining, or operating a Government system of records. 0000021032 00000 n 12866, Regulatory Planning and Review, dated September 30, 1993. 0000008494 00000 n There are no rules that duplicate, overlap or conflict with this rule. Each person with access to SSI under 49 CFR 1520.11 becomes a covered person who is required to protect SSI from unauthorized disclosure and each person employed by, contracted to, or acting for a covered person likewise becomes a covered person (see 49 CFR 15020.7(j), 1520.7(k) and 1520.9). The latitude of Grenoble, the Auvergne-Rhne-Alpes, France is 45.171547, and the longitude is 5.722387.Grenoble, the Auvergne-Rhne-Alpes, France is located at France country in the Cities place category with the gps coordinates of 45 10' 17.5692'' N and 5 43' 20.5932'' E. The DHS Privacy Incident Handling Guidance informs DHS and its components, employees, senior officials, and contractors of their obligation to protect PII, and establishes policies and procedures defining how they must respond to the potential loss or compromise of PII. Federal Register issue. The President of the United States manages the operations of the Executive branch of Government through Executive orders. DHS is proposing to (1) include Privacy training requirements in the HSAR and (2) make the training more easily accessible by hosting it on a public Web site. Leverage your professional network, and get hired. (3) Amend sub paragraph (b) of the HSAR 3052.212-70, Contract Terms and Conditions Applicable to DHS Acquisition of Commercial Items to add HSAR 3052.224-7X, Privacy Training. DHS contracts currently require contractor and subcontractor employees to complete privacy training before accessing a Government system of records; handling Personally Identifiable Information (PII) or Sensitive PII (SPII); or designing, developing, maintaining, or operating a Government system of records. 0000039473 00000 n Are there restrictions to specific types of email systems when sending SSI? documents in the last year, 153 daily Federal Register on FederalRegister.gov will remain an unofficial The documents posted on this site are XML renditions of published Federal If it comes with a limitation, follow the instructions in the record for permission to share. 30a. In other words, SSI is information that could be used by our adversaries to bypass or defeat transportation security measures. 2. eApp will be used to process your security clearance application. 1702, 41 U.S.C. Federal Register. These can be useful Handling means any use of Personally Identifiable Information (PII) or Sensitive PII (SPII), including but not limited to marking, safeguarding, transporting, disseminating, re-using, storing, capturing, and disposing of the information. At the heart of the fertile land of Limagne and the pastures of the Massif Central, the Clermont-Auvergne-Rhne-Alpes Centre is one of the institute's historic sites, with cutting-edge research in key sectors of agriculture, environment and food: preventive human nutrition, cereals, product quality, territories, livestock farming, robotics applied to agriculture, tree functioning, etc. Visit the US Government Publishing Office at GPO.gov for the latest version of the SSI Federal Regulation. If you want to request a wider IP range, first request access for your current IP, and then use the "Site Feedback" button found in the lower left-hand side to make the request. Secure .gov websites use HTTPS Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. When using email, include HSAR Case 2015-003 in the Subject line. Description of Projected Reporting, Recordkeeping, and Other Compliance Requirements of the Rule, Including an Estimate of the Classes of Small Entities Which Will Be Subject to the Requirement and the Type of Professional Skills Necessary, 5. legal research should verify their results against an official edition of DHS Security and Training Requirements for Contractors Here you will find policies, procedures, and training requirements for DHS contractors whose solicitations and contracts include the special clauses Safeguarding of Sensitive Information (MARCH 2015) and Information Technology Security and Privacy Training (MARCH 2015). 0000118707 00000 n Accordingly, DHS will be submitting a request for approval of a new information collection requirement concerning this rule to the Office of Management and Budget under 44 U.S.C. Click on the links below to find training information specific to all DHSES offices. 1520.9). documents in the last year, 29 This training is completed upon award of the procurement and at least annually thereafter. There is no required type of lock or specific way to secure SSI. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure youre on a federal government site. Any new Contractor or subcontractor employees assigned to the contract shall complete the training before accessing the information identified in paragraph (a) of this clause. 1. CISA-sponsored cybersecurity exercise that simulates a large-scale, coordinated cyber-attack impacting critical infrastructure. Average Burden per Response: Approximately 0.50. Security Department of Defense . DHS has also minimized burden by providing automatically generated certificates at the conclusion of the training. SSI is a category of sensitive information that must be protected because it is information that, if publicly released, would be detrimental to the security of transportation. CISAs ICS training is globally recognized for its relevance and available virtually around the world. Keys should be stored in an alternate location from the SSI. CISA provides end-to-end exercise planning and conduct support to assist stakeholders in examining their cybersecurity and physical security plans and capabilities. For more information, see SSI Best Practices Guide for Non-DHS Employees. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. The total annual projected number of responses per respondent is estimated at four (4). Initial training certificates for each contractor and subcontractor employee shall be provided to the Government not later than thirty (30) days after contract award. DHS contracts currently require contractor and subcontractor employees to complete privacy training before accessing a Government system of records; handling Personally Identifiable Information (PII) or Sensitive PII (SPII); or designing, developing, maintaining, or operating a Government system of records. or SSI Reviews (Where is the SSI?) Description of Any Significant Alternatives to the Rule Which Accomplish the Stated Objectives of Applicable Statutes and Which Minimize Any Significant Economic Impact of the Rule on Small Entities, PART 3001FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATIONS SYSTEM, Subpart 3001.1Purpose, Authority, Issuance, PART 3024PROTECTION OF PRIVACY AND FREEDOM OF INFORMATION, PART 3052SOLICITATION PROVISIONS AND CONTRACT CLAUSES, Contract Terms and Conditions Applicable to DHS Acquisition of Commercial Items (DATE), https://www.federalregister.gov/d/2017-00752, MODS: Government Publishing Office metadata, http://www.dhs.gov/dhs-security-and-training-requirements-contractors, https://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/default/files/omb/assets/OMB/circulars/a130/a130revised.pdf. 0000011222 00000 n on NARA's archives.gov. DHS invites comments from small business concerns and other interested parties on the expected impact of this rule on small entities. documents in the last year, 1407 1503 & 1507. A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. (2) Additional examples of SPII include any groupings of information that contain an individual's name or other unique identifier plus one or more of the following elements: (i) Truncated SSN (such as last 4 digits), (ii) Date of birth (month, day, and year), (viii) System authentication information such as mother's maiden name, account passwords or personal identification numbers (PIN). Requesters may obtain a copy of the supporting statement from the Department of Homeland Security, Office of the Chief Procurement Officer, Acquisition Policy and Legislation, via email to HSAR@hq.dhs.gov. Respondent's Obligation: Required to obtain or retain benefits. documents in the last year, 931 0000024085 00000 n These proposed revisions to the HSAR are necessary to ensure contractors and subcontractors properly handle PII and SPII. 0000155506 00000 n An official website of the United States government. HSAR 3024.7004, Contract Clause, identifies when Contracting Officers must insert HSAR 3052.224-7X Privacy Training in solicitations and contracts. An official website of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Therefore, DHS proposes to amend 48 CFR parts 3001, 3002, 3024 and 3052 to read as follows: 1. SUBJECT: Policies for a Common Identification Standard for Federal Employees and Contractors. headings within the legal text of Federal Register documents. MANUAL . 0000000016 00000 n All covered persons have a duty to mark and safeguard SSI against unauthorized disclosure (See 49 C.F.R. 0000016132 00000 n Description of the Reasons Why Action by the Agency Is Being Taken, 2. 1600-0022 Privacy Training and Information Security Training, in the Subject line. The proposed clause requires contractor and subcontractor employees to complete privacy training before accessing a Government system of records; handling Personally Identifiable Information (PII) or Sensitive PII (SPII); or designing, developing, maintaining, or operating a Government system of records. The estimated annual total burden hours are as follows: Title: Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation: Privacy Training. The training imposed by this proposed rule is required by the provisions of the Privacy Act (5 U.S.C. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. "Secure and reliable forms of identification" for purposes of this directive means identification that (a) is issued based on sound criteria for verifying an individual employee's identity; (b) is strongly resistant to identity fraud, tampering, counterfeiting, and terrorist exploitation; (c) can be rapidly authenticated electronically; and (d) is issued only by providers whose reliability has been established by an official accreditation process. trailer This directive is intended only to improve the internal management of the executive branch of the Federal Government, and it is not intended to, and does not, create any right or benefit enforceable at law or in equity by any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, entities, officers, employees or agents, or any other person. 0 Homeland Security Presidential Directive-12, SUBJECT: Policies for a Common Identification Standard for Federal Employees and Contractors. A lock (LockA locked padlock) or https:// means youve safely connected to the .gov website. What should I do when a company, government, transportation authority, or other covered person receives requests for SSI from the media or other non-covered persons? An official website of the United States government. DHS operates its own personnel security program. %%EOF documents in the last year, by the Energy Department The Federal Virtual Training Environment (FedVTE) is a free, online, and on-demand cybersecurity training system. For additional information related to personnel security at DHS, please review the helpful resources provided by our Office of the Chief Security Officer here. These exercises provide stakeholders with effective and practical mechanisms to identify best practices, lessons learned, and areas for improvement in plans and procedures. Typically requests received from covered persons are tied to State Open Records Requests or court-order production requests due to litigation. Description of and, Where Feasible, Estimate of the Number of Small Entities To Which the Rule Will Apply, 4. Tabletop the Vote is CISAs yearly national election security exercise. 3. 0000013503 00000 n They must (1) establish controlled environments in which to protect CUI from unauthorized access or disclosure; (2) reasonably ensure that CUI in a controlled environment cannot be accessed, observed, or overheard by those who are not authorized; (3) keep CUI under the authorized holder's direct control or protect it with at least one physical 294 0 obj <>stream An official website of the United States government. A. (4) Add a new subsection at HSAR 3052.224-7X, Privacy Training to provide the text of the proposed clause. (b) Training shall be completed within thirty (30) days of contract award and be completed on an annual basis thereafter not later than October 31st of each year. It is permitted to share SSI with another covered person who has a need to know the information in performance of their duties. (1) Examples of stand-alone SPII include: Social Security numbers (SSN), driver's license or state identification number, Alien Registration Numbers (A-number), financial account number, and biometric identifiers such as fingerprint, voiceprint, or iris scan. better and aid in comparing the online edition to the print edition. TSA, however, primarily uses the criterion of detrimental to the security of transportation when determining whether information is SSI. Self-Regulatory Organizations; NYSE Arca, Inc. Economic Sanctions & Foreign Assets Control, Smoking Cessation and Related Indications, Labeling of Plant-Based Milk Alternatives and Voluntary Nutrient Statements, Authority To Order the Ready Reserve of the Armed Forces to Active Duty To Address International Drug Trafficking, Revitalizing Our Nation's Commitment to Environmental Justice for All, 1. The Standard shall not apply to identification associated with national security systems as defined by 44 U.S.C. 5 U.S.C. The Secretary of Commerce shall periodically review the Standard and update the Standard as appropriate in consultation with the affected agencies. A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. 0000037955 00000 n Homeland Security Presidential Directive-12. Web Design System. NICE Framework 2. Are there any requirements for the type of lock used when storing SSI?

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