GNSA 15

System name:

NSA/CSS Computer Users Control System (February 22, 1993, 58 FR 10531).

System location:

National Security Agency/Central Security Service, Ft. George G. Meade, MD 20755-6000.

Categories of individuals covered by the system:

Users of National Security Agency/Central Security Service computers and software.

Categories of records in the system:

The user's name, Social Security Number, an assigned identification (I.D.) code, organization, work phone number, terminal identification, system name, programs accessed or attempted to access, data files used, date and time logged onto and off the system.

Authority for maintenance of the system:

National Security Agency Act of 1959, 50 U.S.C. 402 note (Pub. L. 86-36); 50 U.S.C. 831-835, (Pub. L. 88-290); 18 U.S.C. 798; and E.O.s 9397 and 12333.

Purpose(s):

To administer and monitor use of NSA/CSS computers, software, and data bases.

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 DoD as a routine use pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(b)(3) as follows:

The `Blanket Routine Uses' set forth at the beginning of the NSA/CSS' compilation of systems of records notices apply to this system.

Policies and practices for storing, retrieving, accessing, retaining, and disposing of records in the system:

Storage:

Computer data base (floppy or hard drive or magnetic tape) or paper printout of stored information.

Retrievability:

Records are retrieved by the user's name, Social Security Number, or assigned identification (I.D.) code.

Safeguards:

Records are kept in a secured and guarded area. Only authorized individuals have access to the retrieval system and to the passwords for operating the system.

Retention and disposal:

Records are retained in the computer system as long as the individual has access to the materials. Computer records are disposed of by deleting the information from the data base; paper records may be disposed of by destruction.

System manager(s) and address:

Director, National Security Agency/Central Security Service, Ft. George G. Meade, MD 20755-6000.

Notification procedure:

Individuals seeking to determine whether information about themselves is contained in this system should address written inquiries to the Chief, Office of Policy, National Security Agency/Central Security Service, Ft. George G. Meade, MD 20755-6000.

Inquiries should contain the individual's full name, Social Security Number, and mailing address.

Record access procedures:

Individuals seeking access to information about themselves contained in this system should address written inquiries to the Chief, Office of Policy, National Security Agency/Central Security Service, Ft. George G. Meade, MD 20755-6000.

Inquiries should contain the individual's full name, Social Security Number and mailing address.

Contesting record procedures:

The NSA/CSS rules for contesting contents and appealing initial determinations are published at 32 CFR part 322 or may be obtained by written request addressed to the Chief, Office of Policy, National Security Agency/Central Security Service, Ft. George G. Meade, MD 20755-6000.

Record source categories:

Contents of the record are obtained from the individual about whom the record pertains, from administrative personnel and computer system administrators, and a self-generated computer program.

Exemptions claimed for the system:

Portions of this file may be exempt pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a (k)(1) and (k)(2), as applicable.

An exemption rule for this record system has been promulgated according to the requirements of 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(1), (2), and (3), (c) and (e) and published in 32 CFR part 322. For additional information contact the system manager.