This reminder of CMS policy is directed to all users registered in IACS. Please note that this email is a recurring notice distributed by the MMA Help Desk every 90 days. Receipt of this email does not indicate a violation has occurred; it is intended only to remind IACS users of the importance of adhering to CMS policy. If you have any questions, please contact the MMA Help Desk at mmahelp@cms.hhs.gov or via phone at 1-800-927-8069. ----------- 1.1 Rules of Behavior CMS computer systems that you are requesting to use contain sensitive information. Sensitive information is any information which the loss, misuse, unauthorized access to, or modification of could adversely affect the national interest, or the conduct of Federal programs, or the privacy to which individuals are entitled under the Privacy Act. To ensure the security and privacy of sensitive information in Federal computer systems, the Computer Security Act of 1987 requires agencies to identify sensitive computer systems, conduct computer security training, and develop computer security plans. CMS maintains a system of records for use in assigning, controlling, tracking, and reporting authorized access to and use of CMS's computerized information and resources. CMS records all access to its computer systems and conducts routine review for unauthorized access to and/or illegal activity. Anyone with access to CMS Computer Systems containing sensitive information must abide by the following: - Do not disclose or lend your IDENTIFICATION NUMBER AND/OR PASSWORD to someone else. They are for your use only and serve as your electronic signature. This means that you may be held responsible for the consequences of authorized or illegal transactions.
- Do not browse or use CMS data files for unauthorized or illegal purposes.
- Do not use CMS data files for private gain or to misrepresent yourself or CMS.
- Do not make any disclosure of CMS data that is not specifically authorized.
- Do not duplicate CMS data files, create sub-files of such records, remove or transmit data unless you have been specifically authorized to do so.
- Do not change, delete, or otherwise alter CMS data files unless you have been specifically authorized to do so.
- Do not make copies of data files, with identifiable data, or data that would allow individual identities to be deduced unless you have been specifically authorized to do so.
- Do not intentionally cause corruption or disruption of CMS data files.
A violation of these security requirements could result in termination of systems access privileges and/or disciplinary/adverse action up to and including legal prosecution. Federal, State, and/or local laws may provide criminal penalties for any person illegally accessing or using a Government-owned or operated computer system. If you become aware of any violation of these security requirements or suspect that your identification number or password may have been used by someone else, immediately report that information to your component's Information Systems Security Officer or your organization approving official for CMS access. Please direct questions or concerns to the MMA Help Desk.
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