A system of records is a group of any records under the control of any agency from which information is retrieved by the name of the individual or by some identifying number, symbol, or other identifier assigned to the individual. This notice is generally referred to as a System of Records Notice or SORN.

How many systems of record notices does DHS have?

A: Yes. The IHS has the following three Privacy Act systems of records: 09-17-0001, Indian Health Service Health and Medical Records HHS/IHS/OHP. 09-17-0002, Indian Health Service Scholarship Programs, HHS/IHS/OHP.

What is a Sorn DoD?

DoD publishes in the Federal Register a “System of Records Notice” (SORN), to provide public information on each SOR maintained on individuals who are citizens of the United States or aliens lawfully admitted for permanent residence. Each SORN includes its Federal Register publication date.

What is a DoD system of record?

A system of records (SOR) is a group of records, whatever the storage media (paper, electronic, etc.), under the control of a Department of Defense (DoD) Component from which personal information about an individual is retrieved by the name of the individual, or by some other identifying number, symbol, or other …

What information is PII?

Further, PII is defined as information: (i) that directly identifies an individual (e.g., name, address, social security number or other identifying number or code, telephone number, email address, etc.) or (ii) by which an agency intends to identify specific individuals in conjunction with other data elements, i.e..

Where is PII data stored?

PII data could be stored in any number of locations such as servers, on the cloud or even employee laptops. Be sure to consider the three data states: Data in-use, at-rest and in-motion. This will help you better understand the various systems you need to protect. Classify PII in terms of sensitivity.

What is protected under the Privacy Act?

The Privacy Act of 1974, as amended to present (5 U.S.C. 552a), Protects records about individuals retrieved by personal identifiers such as a name, social security number, or other identifying number or symbol.

How do I submit a Privacy Act request?

How to File a Privacy Act Request

  1. Full name, aliases, or other names used.
  2. Current address.
  3. Telephone number and contact information so we may contact you if necessary.
  4. Any additional identifying information that would help us verify your identity.
  5. Bureau, office, or program that maintains the requested record(s).

Where can I find a system of Records Notice?

The Privacy Act requires each agency to publish notice of its systems of records in the Federal Register. This notice is generally referred to as a System of Records Notice or SORN. All DHS SORNs are listed here, based on the source or DHS Component.

When to publish a system of Records Notice ( Sorn )?

Whenever a Federal agency maintains information about an individual in a system of records and retrieves the information by the name of the individual or by any personal identifier, the Privacy Act requires that the agency publish a System of Records Notice (SORN) in the Federal Register.

What does it mean to have a system of records?

A system of records is a group of any records under the control of any agency from which information is retrieved by the name of the individual or by some identifying number, symbol, or other identifier assigned to the individual. The Privacy Act requires each agency to publish notice of its systems of records in the Federal Register.

When was the system of Records Notice rescinded?

System below is now covered by Department of Health and Human Services System of Records, Department of Health and Human Services – 09-90-0040 National Disaster Medical System Patient Treatment and Tracking System of Records (June 26, 2007, 72 FR 35052) November 23, 2009 74 FR 61162 Notice to rescind two Privacy Act System of Records Notices.