B-231257, Sep 8, 1988

B-231257 September 8, 1988
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Summary

The key terms that are addressed are: (1) federal agency. Focusing on what agencies are required to do in order to comply with the Act's requirements. We understand that our analysis is necessary to provide IMTEC with audit criteria for its review of agencies' implementation and compliance with the Computer Security Act. Perhaps the best way we can respond to your request is to address the meaning and application of the Act's key terms in this memorandum. We also plan to work closely with IMTEC on the development of its questionnaires which are to be sent to agencies. The key terms that this memorandum addresses are: (1) federal agency. Was enacted in order to improve the security and privacy of sensitive information contained in Federal computer systems.