Computer Matching and Privacy Protection Act of 1988, 48811-48812 [2011-20019]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 153 / Tuesday, August 9, 2011 / Notices CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE Computer Matching and Privacy Protection Act of 1988 Corporation for National and Community Service. ACTION: Notice of new computer matching program between the Corporation for National and Community Service and the Social Security Administration. AGENCY: In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended by the Computer Matching and Privacy Protection Act of 1988 (Pub. L. 100–503), OMB Final Guidance Interpreting the Provisions of the Computer Matching and Privacy Protection Act of 1988 (54 FR 25818, June 19, 1989), and OMB Circular No. A–130, ‘‘Management of Federal Information Resources,’’ the Corporation for National and Community Service (‘‘CNCS’’) is issuing a public notice of its new computer matching program with the Social Security Administration (‘‘SSA’’). DATES: CNCS will file a report on the computer matching agreement with the Office of Management and Budget and Congress. The matching program will begin September 1, 2011, or 40 days after the date of CNCS’s submissions to OMB and Congress, whichever is later. The matching program will continue for 18 months after the effective date and may be extended for an additional 12 months thereafter, if the conditions specified in 5 U.S.C. 552a(o)(2)(D) have been met. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by the title of this notice, by any of the following methods. (1) By mail sent to: Corporation for National and Community Service, Attention Amy Borgstrom, Associate Director for Policy, Room 9515, 1201 New York Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20525. (2) By fax to: (202) 606–3467. (3) By e-mail to: aborgstrom@cns.gov. Individuals who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TTY–TDD) may call (202) 606–3472 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Amy Borgstrom, Associate Director for Policy, (202) 606–6930, or by e-mail at aborgstrom@cns.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: sroberts on DSK5SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: A. General The Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended by the Computer Matching and Privacy Protection Act of VerDate Mar<15>2010 19:06 Aug 08, 2011 Jkt 223001 1988 (Pub. L. 100–503), regulates the use of computer matching agreements by Federal agencies when records in a system of records are matched with other Federal, State, or local government records. Among other things, it requires Federal agencies involved in computer matching agreements to publish a notice in the Federal Register regarding the establishment of the matching program. B. Participating Agencies Participants in this computer matching program are the Social Security Administration (source agency) and the Corporation for National and Community Service (recipient agency). C. Purpose of the Match The computer match between CNCS and SSA will enable CNCS to verify the social security numbers (SSNs) of applicants for approved national service positions, and verify statements made by those applicants regarding their citizenship status. D. Authority SSA’s authority for this matching program is section 1711 of the Serve America Act of 2009 (Pub. L. 111–13, April 21, 2009). The legal authority for the disclosure of SSA data under this agreement is section 1106 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1306(b)), 5 U.S.C. 552a(b)(3) of the Privacy Act, and the regulations and guidance promulgated thereunder. CNCS’s legal authority to enter into this agreement is section 146(b)(3) of the National and Community Service Act (NCSA) (42 U.S.C. 12602(a)), concerning an individual’s eligibility to receive a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award from the National Service Trust upon successful completion of a term of service in an approved national service position and section 1711 of the Serve America Act (Pub. L. 111–13), which directs CNCS to enter into a data matching agreement to verify statements made by an individual declaring that such individual is in compliance with section 146(b)(3) of the NCSA by comparing information provided by the individual with information relevant to such a declaration in the possession of another Federal agency. E. Categories of Records and Individuals Covered Each individual who applies to serve in an approved national service position, including positions in AmeriCorps State and National, AmeriCorps VISTA, AmeriCorps NCCC, and Serve America Fellows, must, at the time of application, certify that the individual meets the citizenship PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 48811 eligibility criteria to serve in the position, i.e., is a citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident of the United States. The Master Files of Social Security Number Holders and SSN Applications SSA/OEEAS 60–0058, last published at 74 FR 62866 (December 1, 2009) (Enumeration System) maintains records about each individual who has applied for and obtained an SSN. SSA uses information from the Enumeration System to assign SSNs. The information CNCS provides from the AmeriCorps Member Individual Account (Corporation 8) system of records will be matched against this system of records and verification results will be disclosed under the applicable routine use. F. Inclusive Dates of the Matching Program This agreement will be in effect for a period of 18 months, with a provision for a one-time extension for a period not to exceed 12 months. In order to renew this agreement, both CNCS and SSA must certify to their respective Data Integrity Boards that: (1) The matching program will be conducted without change; and (2) the matching program has been conducted in compliance with the original agreement. G. Procedure CNCS will provide SSA with a data file including each applicant’s social security number, first and last names, date of birth, and sex. SSA will conduct a match on the identifying information. If the match does not return a result verifying the individual’s citizenship status, CNCS will contact the individual or the grant recipient program that selected the individual to verify the results in accordance with the requirements of 5 U.S.C. 552a(p) and applicable OMB guidelines. The affected individual will have an opportunity to contest the accuracy of the information provided by SSA. The applicant will have at least 30 days from the date of the notice to provide clear and convincing evidence of the accuracy of the social security number, proof of U.S. citizenship, or both. The notice will advise the individual and the grant recipient program that selected the individual that failure to respond within 30 days will provide a valid basis for CNCS to assume that the information provided by SSA is correct. H. Additional Notice Applicants will be informed at the time of application that information provided on the application is subject to verification through a computer E:\FR\FM\09AUN1.SGM 09AUN1 48812 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 153 / Tuesday, August 9, 2011 / Notices matching program. The application package will contain a privacy certification notice that the applicant must sign authorizing CNCS to verify the information provided. I. Other Information CNCS will furnish a copy of this notice to both Houses of Congress and the Office of Management and Budget. Dated: August 2, 2011. Philip W. Clark, Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. 2011–20019 Filed 8–8–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6050–$$–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary systems of records subject to the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended, have been published in the Federal Register and are available from the address in FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. The proposed systems reports, as required by 5 U.S.C. 552a(r) of the Privacy Act, were submitted on June 28, 2011 to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) pursuant to paragraph 4c of Appendix I to OMB Circular No. A–130, ‘‘Federal Agency Responsibilities for Maintaining Records about Individuals,’’ dated February 8, 1996, (February 20, 1996, 61 FR 6427). Dated: August 2, 2011. Aaron Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [Docket ID: DOD–2011–OS–0084] Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records Office of the Inspector General, Department of Defense. ACTION: Notice to add a system of records. CIG–26 The Office of the Inspector General proposes to add a system of records to its inventory of record systems subject to the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended. DATES: The proposed action will be effective on September 8, 2011 unless comments are received that would result in a contrary determination. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by docket number and title, by any of the following methods: • Federal Rulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. • Mail: Federal Docket Management System Office, 1160 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301–1160. Instructions: All submissions received must include the agency name and docket number for this Federal Register document. The general policy for comments and other submissions from members of the public is to make these submissions available for public viewing on the Internet at https:// www.regulations.gov as they are received without change, including any personal identifiers or contact information. SYSTEM LOCATION: AGENCY: sroberts on DSK5SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: Ms. Tanya Layne, Office of the Inspector General, 400 Army Navy Drive, Arlington, Virginia 22202–4704, or by phone at (703) 604–9779. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Office of the Inspector General notices for SYSTEM NAME: Case Control System—Investigative Department of Defense Office of the Inspector General (DoD OIG), Office of the Assistant Inspector General, Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR), 400 Army Navy Drive, Arlington, VA 22202–4704. CATEGORIES OF INDIVIDUALS COVERED BY THE SYSTEM: Persons and/or activities within the DoD community which is or has been the subject of an OIG OPR investigation. CATEGORIES OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM: Individual’s names, Social Security Number (SSN), address, case control number, records of investigations to include Reports of Investigation and Information Reports, which are being or have been conducted by the OIG OPR. AUTHORITY FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE SYSTEM: DoD Directive 5106.1, Inspector General of the Department of Defense; Inspector General Act of 1978, (Pub. L. 452), as amended; and E.O. 9397 (SSN), as amended. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: VerDate Mar<15>2010 19:06 Aug 08, 2011 Jkt 223001 PURPOSE(S): Open and closed case listings used to manage investigations, to produce statistical reports, and to control various aspects of the investigative process. PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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 OF 1974, THESE RECORDS CONTAINED THEREIN MAY SPECIFICALLY BE DISCLOSED OUTSIDE THE DOD AS A ROUTINE USE PURSUANT TO 5 U.S.C. 552A(B)(3) AS FOLLOWS: To the U.S. Secret Service in conjunction with the protection of persons under its jurisdiction. To other Federal, State, Tribal or local agencies having jurisdiction over the substance of the allegations or a related investigative interest in criminal law enforcement investigations, including statutory violations, counterintelligence, counter-espionage and counter-terrorist activities and other security matters. To other Federal Inspector General offices, the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE), and/or other Federal law enforcement agencies for the purpose of coordinating and conducting administrative inquiries and civil and criminal investigations, or when responding to such offices, Council, and agencies in connection with the investigation of potential violations of law, rule, and/or regulation. To other Federal Inspector General offices, the CIGIE, and/or the Department of Justice for purposes of conducting external reviews to ensure that adequate internal safeguards and management procedures continue to exist within the DoD OIG. To State, Territorial, and District of Columbia, and Commonwealth Attorney Generals and their respective employees, for statistical purposes or evidentiary documentation in connection with their agency investigation(s). To State, Territorial, Commonwealth, County, or City law enforcement officials and their respective employees, for statistical purposes or evidentiary documentation in connection with their agency investigation(s). The DoD ‘‘Blanket Routine Uses’’ set forth at the beginning of the DoD OIG’s compilation of systems of records notices also apply to this system. POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR STORING, RETRIEVING, ACCESSING, RETAINING, AND DISPOSING OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM: STORAGE: Records are stored in file folders and on electronic storage media. RETRIEVABILITY: Records are retrieved by individual’s name, Social Security Number (SSN), or case control number. E:\FR\FM\09AUN1.SGM 09AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 153 (Tuesday, August 9, 2011)]
[Notices]
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CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE


Computer Matching and Privacy Protection Act of 1988

AGENCY: Corporation for National and Community Service.

ACTION: Notice of new computer matching program between the Corporation 
for National and Community Service and the Social Security 
Administration.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a), as 
amended by the Computer Matching and Privacy Protection Act of 1988 
(Pub. L. 100-503), OMB Final Guidance Interpreting the Provisions of 
the Computer Matching and Privacy Protection Act of 1988 (54 FR 25818, 
June 19, 1989), and OMB Circular No. A-130, ``Management of Federal 
Information Resources,'' the Corporation for National and Community 
Service (``CNCS'') is issuing a public notice of its new computer 
matching program with the Social Security Administration (``SSA'').

DATES: CNCS will file a report on the computer matching agreement with 
the Office of Management and Budget and Congress. The matching program 
will begin September 1, 2011, or 40 days after the date of CNCS's 
submissions to OMB and Congress, whichever is later. The matching 
program will continue for 18 months after the effective date and may be 
extended for an additional 12 months thereafter, if the conditions 
specified in 5 U.S.C. 552a(o)(2)(D) have been met.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by the title of this 
notice, by any of the following methods.
    (1) By mail sent to: Corporation for National and Community 
Service, Attention Amy Borgstrom, Associate Director for Policy, Room 
9515, 1201 New York Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20525.
    (2) By fax to: (202) 606-3467.
    (3) By e-mail to: aborgstrom@cns.gov. Individuals who use a 
telecommunications device for the deaf (TTY-TDD) may call (202) 606-
3472 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Amy Borgstrom, Associate Director for 
Policy, (202) 606-6930, or by e-mail at aborgstrom@cns.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

A. General

    The Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended by the Computer 
Matching and Privacy Protection Act of 1988 (Pub. L. 100-503), 
regulates the use of computer matching agreements by Federal agencies 
when records in a system of records are matched with other Federal, 
State, or local government records. Among other things, it requires 
Federal agencies involved in computer matching agreements to publish a 
notice in the Federal Register regarding the establishment of the 
matching program.

B. Participating Agencies

    Participants in this computer matching program are the Social 
Security Administration (source agency) and the Corporation for 
National and Community Service (recipient agency).

C. Purpose of the Match

    The computer match between CNCS and SSA will enable CNCS to verify 
the social security numbers (SSNs) of applicants for approved national 
service positions, and verify statements made by those applicants 
regarding their citizenship status.

D. Authority

    SSA's authority for this matching program is section 1711 of the 
Serve America Act of 2009 (Pub. L. 111-13, April 21, 2009). The legal 
authority for the disclosure of SSA data under this agreement is 
section 1106 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1306(b)), 5 U.S.C. 
552a(b)(3) of the Privacy Act, and the regulations and guidance 
promulgated thereunder.
    CNCS's legal authority to enter into this agreement is section 
146(b)(3) of the National and Community Service Act (NCSA) (42 U.S.C. 
12602(a)), concerning an individual's eligibility to receive a Segal 
AmeriCorps Education Award from the National Service Trust upon 
successful completion of a term of service in an approved national 
service position and section 1711 of the Serve America Act (Pub. L. 
111-13), which directs CNCS to enter into a data matching agreement to 
verify statements made by an individual declaring that such individual 
is in compliance with section 146(b)(3) of the NCSA by comparing 
information provided by the individual with information relevant to 
such a declaration in the possession of another Federal agency.

E. Categories of Records and Individuals Covered

    Each individual who applies to serve in an approved national 
service position, including positions in AmeriCorps State and National, 
AmeriCorps VISTA, AmeriCorps NCCC, and Serve America Fellows, must, at 
the time of application, certify that the individual meets the 
citizenship eligibility criteria to serve in the position, i.e., is a 
citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident of the United States.
    The Master Files of Social Security Number Holders and SSN 
Applications SSA/OEEAS 60-0058, last published at 74 FR 62866 (December 
1, 2009) (Enumeration System) maintains records about each individual 
who has applied for and obtained an SSN. SSA uses information from the 
Enumeration System to assign SSNs. The information CNCS provides from 
the AmeriCorps Member Individual Account (Corporation 8) system of 
records will be matched against this system of records and verification 
results will be disclosed under the applicable routine use.

F. Inclusive Dates of the Matching Program

    This agreement will be in effect for a period of 18 months, with a 
provision for a one-time extension for a period not to exceed 12 
months. In order to renew this agreement, both CNCS and SSA must 
certify to their respective Data Integrity Boards that: (1) The 
matching program will be conducted without change; and (2) the matching 
program has been conducted in compliance with the original agreement.

G. Procedure

    CNCS will provide SSA with a data file including each applicant's 
social security number, first and last names, date of birth, and sex. 
SSA will conduct a match on the identifying information. If the match 
does not return a result verifying the individual's citizenship status, 
CNCS will contact the individual or the grant recipient program that 
selected the individual to verify the results in accordance with the 
requirements of 5 U.S.C. 552a(p) and applicable OMB guidelines. The 
affected individual will have an opportunity to contest the accuracy of 
the information provided by SSA. The applicant will have at least 30 
days from the date of the notice to provide clear and convincing 
evidence of the accuracy of the social security number, proof of U.S. 
citizenship, or both. The notice will advise the individual and the 
grant recipient program that selected the individual that failure to 
respond within 30 days will provide a valid basis for CNCS to assume 
that the information provided by SSA is correct.

H. Additional Notice

    Applicants will be informed at the time of application that 
information provided on the application is subject to verification 
through a computer

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matching program. The application package will contain a privacy 
certification notice that the applicant must sign authorizing CNCS to 
verify the information provided.

I. Other Information

    CNCS will furnish a copy of this notice to both Houses of Congress 
and the Office of Management and Budget.

    Dated: August 2, 2011.
Philip W. Clark,
Chief Information Officer.
[FR Doc. 2011-20019 Filed 8-8-11; 8:45 am]
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