Privacy Act of 1974, as Amended, 6192-6194 [2014-02118]

Download as PDF 6192 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 22 / Monday, February 3, 2014 / Notices introduction to a grand jury, where the subpoena or request has been specifically approved by a court. In those cases where the Federal Government is not a party to the proceeding, records may be disclosed if a subpoena has been signed by a judge; (8) A court, magistrate, or administrative tribunal in the course of an administrative proceeding or judicial proceeding, including disclosures to opposing counsel or witnesses (including expert witnesses) in the course of discovery or other pre-hearing exchanges of information, litigation, or settlement negotiations, where relevant or potentially relevant to a proceeding, or in connection with criminal law proceedings; (9) Appropriate agencies, entities, and persons, including but not limited to potential expert witnesses or witnesses in the course of investigations, to the extent necessary to secure information relevant to the investigation; (10) Appropriate federal, state, local, foreign, tribal, or self-regulatory organizations or agencies responsible for investigating, prosecuting, enforcing, implementing, issuing, or carrying out a statute, rule, regulation, order, policy, or license if the information may be relevant to a potential violation of civil or criminal law, rule, regulation, order, policy or license; and (11) An entity or person that is the subject of supervision or enforcement activities including examinations, investigations, administrative proceedings, and litigation, and the attorney or non-attorney representative for that entity or person. POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR STORING, RETRIEVING, ACCESSING, RETAINING, AND DISPOSING OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM: STORAGE: Paper and electronic records. RETRIEVABILITY: Records are retrievable by a variety of fields including, without limitation, the individual’s name, address, account number, Social Security number, transaction number, phone number, date of birth, or by some combination thereof. mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SAFEGUARDS: Access to electronic records is restricted to authorized personnel who have been issued non-transferrable access codes and passwords. Other records are maintained in locked file cabinets or rooms with access limited to those personnel whose official duties require access. VerDate Mar<15>2010 20:46 Jan 31, 2014 Jkt 232001 RETENTION AND DISPOSAL: purposes and are exempt from disclosure under CFPB’s Privacy Act regulations and 5 U.S.C. 552a(k)(2). Federal criminal law enforcement investigatory reports maintained as part of this system may be the subject of exemptions imposed by the originating agency pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(j)(2). The CFPB will manage all computer and paper files in the system as permanent records until the disposition schedule for these records is approved by the National Archives and Records Administration, at which time, the CFPB will dispose of such files in accordance with the schedule. [FR Doc. 2014–02117 Filed 1–31–14; 8:45 am] SYSTEM MANAGER(S) AND ADDRESS: BILLING CODE 4810–AM–P Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Assistant Director of Enforcement, 1700 G Street NW., Washington, DC 20552. Privacy Act of 1974, as Amended NOTIFICATION PROCEDURE: Individuals seeking notification and access to any record contained in this system of records, or seeking to contest its content, may inquire in writing in accordance with instructions appearing in the CFPB’s Disclosure of Records and Information Rules, promulgated at 12 CFR 1070 et seq. Address such requests to: Chief Privacy Officer, Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, 1700 G Street NW., Washington, DC 20552. RECORD ACCESS PROCEDURES: See ‘‘Notification Procedures’’ above. CONTESTING RECORD PROCEDURES: See ‘‘Notification Procedures’’ above. RECORD SOURCE CATEGORIES: Information in this system is obtained from covered persons or service providers, including banks, savings associations, credit unions, thrifts, or non-depository institutions or other persons offering, providing, or assisting with the provision of consumer financial products or services; individuals who are current or former directors, officers, employees, shareholders, agents, and independent contractors of covered persons or service providers; current, former, and prospective consumers who are or have been customers or prospective customers of, solicited by, or serviced by covered persons or service providers; applicants, current and former directors, officers, employees, shareholders, agents, and independent contractors of persons and entities that have business relationships with covered persons or service providers; current, former, and prospective customers of persons and entities that have business relationships with covered persons or service providers; state and Federal agencies and others with information relevant to the enforcement of federal consumer financial laws. EXEMPTIONS CLAIMED FOR THE SYSTEM: Portions of the records in this system are compiled for law enforcement PO 00000 Frm 00049 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 BUREAU OF CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection. ACTION: Notice of a Revised Privacy Act System of Records. AGENCY: In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended, the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, hereinto referred to as the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), gives notice of the establishment of a Privacy Act System of Records. DATES: Comments must be received no later than March 5, 2014. The new system of records will be effective March 17, 2014, unless the comments received result in a contrary determination. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by any of the following methods: • Electronic: privacy@cfpb.gov • Mail/Hand Delivery/Courier: Claire Stapleton, Chief Privacy Officer, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, 1700 G Street NW., Washington, DC 20552. Comments will be available for public inspection and copying at 1700 G Street NW., Washington, DC 20552 on official business days between the hours of 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Eastern Time. You can make an appointment to inspect comments by telephoning (202) 435– 7220. All comments, including attachments and other supporting materials, will become part of the public record and subject to public disclosure. You should submit only information that you wish to make available publicly. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Claire Stapleton, Chief Privacy Officer, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, 1700 G Street NW., Washington, DC 20552, (202) 435–7220. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: As part of a biennial review of this System of Records, the CFPB revises its Privacy Act System of Records Notice (SORN) ‘‘CFPB.010—Ombudsman System.’’ In SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\03FEN1.SGM 03FEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 22 / Monday, February 3, 2014 / Notices revising this SORN, the CFPB modifies the retention and disposal of records in the system to reflect the Ombudsman’s official Records Schedule on file with the National Archives and Records Administration; the categories of records in the system; and the record source categories for the system. Additionally, the CFPB makes several non-substantive changes to the system location and address; the system manager and address; the authority section; the routine use section; and the notification procedure section. Section 1013(a)(5) of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act Public Law 111–203, Title X, established an Ombudsman’s Office to liaise between the CFPB and ‘‘any affected person with respect to any problem that such party may have in dealing with the Bureau, resulting from the regulatory activities of the Bureau.’’ The Ombudsman’s Office is an independent, impartial, and confidential resource that will advocate for a fair process to resolve issues between the CFPB and an individual or a financial product or service provider. Records in this system allow the Ombudsman’s Office to track inquiries submitted to the Ombudsman while they are being addressed. The CFPB Ombudsman’s Office will maintain the records covered by this notice. The report of the revised system of records has been submitted to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate, and the Office of Management and Budget, pursuant to Appendix I to OMB Circular A–130, ‘‘Federal Agency Responsibilities for Maintaining Records About Individuals,’’ dated November 30, 2000,1 and the Privacy Act, 5 U.S.C. 552a(r). The revised system of records entitled ‘‘CFPB.010—Ombudsman System’’ is published in its entirety below. Dated: January 27, 2014. Claire Stapleton, Chief Privacy Officer, Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection. CFPB.010 mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SYSTEM NAME: Ombudsman System. 1 Although pursuant to section 1017(a)(4)(E) of the Consumer Financial Protection Act, Public Law 111–203, the CFPB is not required to comply with OMB-issued guidance, it voluntarily follows OMB privacy-related guidance as a best practice and to facilitate cooperation and collaboration with other agencies. VerDate Mar<15>2010 20:46 Jan 31, 2014 Jkt 232001 SYSTEM LOCATION: CFPB Ombudsman’s Office, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, 1700 G Street NW., Washington DC 20552. CATEGORIES OF INDIVIDUALS COVERED BY THE SYSTEM: Individuals, which may include, without limitation: (1) Current or former officers, employees, shareholders, agents, and independent contractors of covered persons and service providers as defined by the Act; (2) those who submit inquiries to the CFPB Ombudsman’s Office and their representatives; and (3) employees of the CFPB assigned to review and/or respond to any inquiries, as requested by the Ombudsman’s Office. CATEGORIES OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM: Records maintained in the system may contain, without limitation: (1) Correspondence (including letters, memoranda, faxes, telegrams, and emails) received and sent; (2) identifying information regarding the individual who submitted the inquiry, such as the individual’s name, phone number, address, email address, and any other disclosed identifiable information; (3) information about the CFPB employee who is responsible for addressing the inquiry; (4) information regarding the status of the inquiry or otherwise related to the inquiry; and (5) relevant dates. AUTHORITY FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE SYSTEM: Public Law 111–203, Title X, Section 1013, codified at 12 U.S.C. 5493. PURPOSE: The purpose of the information system is to enable the CFPB Ombudsman to efficiently and securely process information while providing assistance to individuals, financial product or service providers, or their representatives in resolving problems with the CFPB. ROUTINE USES OF RECORDS MAINTAINED IN THE SYSTEM, INCLUDING CATEGORIES OF USERS AND THE PURPOSES OF SUCH USES: These records may be disclosed, consistent with the CFPB Disclosure of Records and Information Rules, promulgated at 12 CFR 1070 et seq., to: (1) Appropriate agencies, entities, and persons when (a) the CFPB suspects or has confirmed that the security or confidentiality of information in the system of records has been compromised; (b) the CFPB has determined that as a result of the suspected or confirmed compromise there is a risk of harm to economic or property interests, identity theft or PO 00000 Frm 00050 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 6193 fraud, or harm to the security or integrity of this system or other systems or programs (whether maintained by the CFPB or another agency or entity) that rely upon the compromised information; and (c) the disclosure made to such agencies, entities, and persons is reasonably necessary to assist in connection with the CFPB’s efforts to respond to the suspected or confirmed compromise and prevent, minimize, or remedy such harm; (2) Another federal or state agency to: (a) Permit a decision as to access, amendment or correction of records to be made in consultation with or by that agency; or (b) verify the identity of an individual or the accuracy of information submitted by an individual who has requested access to or amendment or correction of records; (3) To the Office of the President in response to an inquiry from that office made at the request of the subject of a record or a third party on that person’s behalf; (4) Congressional offices in response to an inquiry made at the request of the individual to whom the record pertains; (5) Contractors, agents, or other authorized individuals performing work on a contract, service, cooperative agreement, job or other activity on behalf of the CFPB Ombudsman’s Office or Federal Government and who have a need to access information in the performance of their duties or activities; (6) The U.S. Department of Justice (‘‘DOJ’’) for its use in providing legal advice to the CFPB or in representing the CFPB in a proceeding before a court, adjudicative body, or other administrative body, where the use of such information by the DOJ is deemed by the CFPB to be relevant and necessary to the advice or proceeding, and in the case of a proceeding, such proceeding names as a party in interest: (a) The CFPB; (b) Any employee of the CFPB in his or her official capacity; (c) Any employee of the CFPB in his or her individual capacity where DOJ or the CFPB has agreed to represent the employee; or (d) The United States, where the CFPB determines that litigation is likely to affect the CFPB or any of its components; and (7) Appropriate federal, state, local, foreign, tribal, or self-regulatory organizations or agencies responsible for investigating, prosecuting, enforcing, implementing, issuing, or carrying out a statute, rule, regulation, order, policy, or license if the information may be relevant to a potential violation of civil or criminal law, rule, regulation, order, policy or license. E:\FR\FM\03FEN1.SGM 03FEN1 6194 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 22 / Monday, February 3, 2014 / Notices POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR STORING, RETRIEVING, ACCESSING, RETAINING, AND DISPOSING OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM: EXEMPTIONS CLAIMED FOR THE SYSTEM: STORAGE: BILLING CODE 4810–AM–P None. [FR Doc. 2014–02118 Filed 1–31–14; 8:45 am] Paper and electronic records. RETRIEVABILITY: Records are retrievable by a variety of fields, including the name of the individual or type of financial product or service provider, the date of the inquiry, the inquiry control number, or some combination thereof. SAFEGUARDS: Access to electronic records is restricted to authorized CFPB Ombudsman personnel who have been issued non-transferrable access codes and passwords. Other records are maintained in locked file cabinets or rooms with access limited to those CFPB Ombudsman personnel whose official duties require access. RETENTION AND DISPOSAL: Per N1–587–12–03, item 4, records in this system are deleted or destroyed ninety (90) days after the day on which the inquiry was closed by the Ombudsman. SYSTEM MANAGER(S) AND ADDRESS: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Ombudsman, 1700 G Street NW., Washington, DC 20552. NOTIFICATION PROCEDURE: Individuals seeking notification and access to any record contained in this system of records, or seeking to contest its content, may inquire in writing in accordance with instructions appearing in Title 12, Chapter 10 of the CFR, ‘‘Disclosure of Records and Information.’’ Address such requests to: Chief Privacy Officer, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, 1700 G Street NW., Washington, DC 20552. RECORD ACCESS PROCEDURES: See ‘‘Notification Procedures’’ above. CONTESTING RECORD PROCEDURES: See ‘‘Notification Procedures’’ above. mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES RECORD SOURCE CATEGORIES: Information in this system is collected from (1) current or former officers, employees, shareholders, agents, and independent contractors of covered persons and service providers as defined by the Act; (2) those who submit inquiries to the CFPB Ombudsman’s Office and their representatives; and (3) employees of the CFPB assigned to review and/or respond to any inquiries, as requested by the Ombudsman’s Office. VerDate Mar<15>2010 20:46 Jan 31, 2014 Jkt 232001 CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE Information Collection; Submission for OMB Review, Comment Request Corporation for National and Community Service. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) has submitted a public information collection request (ICR) entitled School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee Progress Report for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104– 13, (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). Copies of this ICR, with applicable supporting documentation, may be obtained by calling the Corporation for National and Community Service, Carla Ganiel, at 202–606–6773 or email to cganiel@ cns.gov. Individuals who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TTY–TDD) may call 800–833–3722 between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday. ADDRESSES: Comments may be submitted, identified by the title of the information collection activity, to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attn: Ms. Sharon Mar, OMB Desk Officer for the Corporation for National and Community Service, by any of the following two methods within 30 days from the date of publication in the Federal Register: (1) By fax to: 202–395–6974, Attention: Ms. Sharon Mar, OMB Desk Officer for the Corporation for National and Community Service; or (2) By email to: smar@omb.eop.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The OMB is particularly interested in comments which: • Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of CNCS, including whether the information will have practical utility; • Evaluate the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; • Propose ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and • Propose ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00051 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Comments A 60-day Notice requesting public comment was published in the Federal Register on October 31, 2013. This comment period ended December 30, 2013. No public comments were received from this Notice. Description: CNCS is seeking approval of School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee Progress Report, which is used by School Turnaround AmeriCorps grantees to provide information for CNCS staff to monitor grantee progress and to respond to requests from Congress and other stakeholders. Type of Review: New. Agency: Corporation for National and Community Service. Title: School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee Progress Report. OMB Number: TBD. Agency Number: None. Affected Public: School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantees. Total Respondents: 50. Frequency: Biannual with one additional final report required at closeout of the grant. Average Time per Response: 9 hours per submission. Estimated Total Burden Hours: 900. Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): None. Total Burden Cost (operating/ maintenance): None. Dated: January 27, 2014. William Basl, Director, AmeriCorps State and National. [FR Doc. 2014–02099 Filed 1–31–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6050–28–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 10489–013] River Falls Municipal Utilities; Notice of Intent To File License Application, Filing of Pre-Application Document, and Approving Use of the Traditional Licensing Process a. Type of Filing: Notice of Intent to File License Application and Request to Use the Traditional Licensing Process. b. Project No.: 10489–013. c. Date Filed: November 27, 2013. d. Submitted By: River Falls Municipal Utilities. E:\FR\FM\03FEN1.SGM 03FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 22 (Monday, February 3, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 6192-6194]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-02118]


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BUREAU OF CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION


Privacy Act of 1974, as Amended

AGENCY: Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection.

ACTION: Notice of a Revised Privacy Act System of Records.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended, the 
Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, hereinto referred to as the 
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), gives notice of the 
establishment of a Privacy Act System of Records.

DATES: Comments must be received no later than March 5, 2014. The new 
system of records will be effective March 17, 2014, unless the comments 
received result in a contrary determination.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by any of the following methods:
     Electronic: privacy@cfpb.gov
     Mail/Hand Delivery/Courier: Claire Stapleton, Chief 
Privacy Officer, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, 1700 G Street 
NW., Washington, DC 20552.

Comments will be available for public inspection and copying at 1700 G 
Street NW., Washington, DC 20552 on official business days between the 
hours of 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Eastern Time. You can make an appointment 
to inspect comments by telephoning (202) 435-7220. All comments, 
including attachments and other supporting materials, will become part 
of the public record and subject to public disclosure. You should 
submit only information that you wish to make available publicly.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Claire Stapleton, Chief Privacy 
Officer, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, 1700 G Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20552, (202) 435-7220.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: As part of a biennial review of this System 
of Records, the CFPB revises its Privacy Act System of Records Notice 
(SORN) ``CFPB.010--Ombudsman System.'' In

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revising this SORN, the CFPB modifies the retention and disposal of 
records in the system to reflect the Ombudsman's official Records 
Schedule on file with the National Archives and Records Administration; 
the categories of records in the system; and the record source 
categories for the system. Additionally, the CFPB makes several non-
substantive changes to the system location and address; the system 
manager and address; the authority section; the routine use section; 
and the notification procedure section.
    Section 1013(a)(5) of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and 
Consumer Protection Act Public Law 111-203, Title X, established an 
Ombudsman's Office to liaise between the CFPB and ``any affected person 
with respect to any problem that such party may have in dealing with 
the Bureau, resulting from the regulatory activities of the Bureau.'' 
The Ombudsman's Office is an independent, impartial, and confidential 
resource that will advocate for a fair process to resolve issues 
between the CFPB and an individual or a financial product or service 
provider. Records in this system allow the Ombudsman's Office to track 
inquiries submitted to the Ombudsman while they are being addressed. 
The CFPB Ombudsman's Office will maintain the records covered by this 
notice.
    The report of the revised system of records has been submitted to 
the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform of the House of 
Representatives, the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental 
Affairs of the Senate, and the Office of Management and Budget, 
pursuant to Appendix I to OMB Circular A-130, ``Federal Agency 
Responsibilities for Maintaining Records About Individuals,'' dated 
November 30, 2000,\1\ and the Privacy Act, 5 U.S.C. 552a(r).
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    \1\ Although pursuant to section 1017(a)(4)(E) of the Consumer 
Financial Protection Act, Public Law 111-203, the CFPB is not 
required to comply with OMB-issued guidance, it voluntarily follows 
OMB privacy-related guidance as a best practice and to facilitate 
cooperation and collaboration with other agencies.
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    The revised system of records entitled ``CFPB.010--Ombudsman 
System'' is published in its entirety below.

    Dated: January 27, 2014.
Claire Stapleton,
Chief Privacy Officer, Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection.
CFPB.010

SYSTEM NAME:
    Ombudsman System.

SYSTEM LOCATION:
    CFPB Ombudsman's Office, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, 1700 
G Street NW., Washington DC 20552.

 CATEGORIES OF INDIVIDUALS COVERED BY THE SYSTEM:
    Individuals, which may include, without limitation: (1) Current or 
former officers, employees, shareholders, agents, and independent 
contractors of covered persons and service providers as defined by the 
Act; (2) those who submit inquiries to the CFPB Ombudsman's Office and 
their representatives; and (3) employees of the CFPB assigned to review 
and/or respond to any inquiries, as requested by the Ombudsman's 
Office.

CATEGORIES OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM:
    Records maintained in the system may contain, without limitation: 
(1) Correspondence (including letters, memoranda, faxes, telegrams, and 
emails) received and sent; (2) identifying information regarding the 
individual who submitted the inquiry, such as the individual's name, 
phone number, address, email address, and any other disclosed 
identifiable information; (3) information about the CFPB employee who 
is responsible for addressing the inquiry; (4) information regarding 
the status of the inquiry or otherwise related to the inquiry; and (5) 
relevant dates.

AUTHORITY FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE SYSTEM:
    Public Law 111-203, Title X, Section 1013, codified at 12 U.S.C. 
5493.

PURPOSE:
    The purpose of the information system is to enable the CFPB 
Ombudsman to efficiently and securely process information while 
providing assistance to individuals, financial product or service 
providers, or their representatives in resolving problems with the 
CFPB.

ROUTINE USES OF RECORDS MAINTAINED IN THE SYSTEM, INCLUDING CATEGORIES 
OF USERS AND THE PURPOSES OF SUCH USES:
    These records may be disclosed, consistent with the CFPB Disclosure 
of Records and Information Rules, promulgated at 12 CFR 1070 et seq., 
to:
    (1) Appropriate agencies, entities, and persons when (a) the CFPB 
suspects or has confirmed that the security or confidentiality of 
information in the system of records has been compromised; (b) the CFPB 
has determined that as a result of the suspected or confirmed 
compromise there is a risk of harm to economic or property interests, 
identity theft or fraud, or harm to the security or integrity of this 
system or other systems or programs (whether maintained by the CFPB or 
another agency or entity) that rely upon the compromised information; 
and (c) the disclosure made to such agencies, entities, and persons is 
reasonably necessary to assist in connection with the CFPB's efforts to 
respond to the suspected or confirmed compromise and prevent, minimize, 
or remedy such harm;
    (2) Another federal or state agency to: (a) Permit a decision as to 
access, amendment or correction of records to be made in consultation 
with or by that agency; or (b) verify the identity of an individual or 
the accuracy of information submitted by an individual who has 
requested access to or amendment or correction of records;
    (3) To the Office of the President in response to an inquiry from 
that office made at the request of the subject of a record or a third 
party on that person's behalf;
    (4) Congressional offices in response to an inquiry made at the 
request of the individual to whom the record pertains;
    (5) Contractors, agents, or other authorized individuals performing 
work on a contract, service, cooperative agreement, job or other 
activity on behalf of the CFPB Ombudsman's Office or Federal Government 
and who have a need to access information in the performance of their 
duties or activities;
    (6) The U.S. Department of Justice (``DOJ'') for its use in 
providing legal advice to the CFPB or in representing the CFPB in a 
proceeding before a court, adjudicative body, or other administrative 
body, where the use of such information by the DOJ is deemed by the 
CFPB to be relevant and necessary to the advice or proceeding, and in 
the case of a proceeding, such proceeding names as a party in interest:
    (a) The CFPB;
    (b) Any employee of the CFPB in his or her official capacity;
    (c) Any employee of the CFPB in his or her individual capacity 
where DOJ or the CFPB has agreed to represent the employee; or
    (d) The United States, where the CFPB determines that litigation is 
likely to affect the CFPB or any of its components; and
    (7) Appropriate federal, state, local, foreign, tribal, or self-
regulatory organizations or agencies responsible for investigating, 
prosecuting, enforcing, implementing, issuing, or carrying out a 
statute, rule, regulation, order, policy, or license if the information 
may be relevant to a potential violation of civil or criminal law, 
rule, regulation, order, policy or license.

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POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR STORING, RETRIEVING, ACCESSING, RETAINING, 
AND DISPOSING OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM:
STORAGE:
    Paper and electronic records.

RETRIEVABILITY:
    Records are retrievable by a variety of fields, including the name 
of the individual or type of financial product or service provider, the 
date of the inquiry, the inquiry control number, or some combination 
thereof.

SAFEGUARDS:
    Access to electronic records is restricted to authorized CFPB 
Ombudsman personnel who have been issued non-transferrable access codes 
and passwords. Other records are maintained in locked file cabinets or 
rooms with access limited to those CFPB Ombudsman personnel whose 
official duties require access.

RETENTION AND DISPOSAL:
    Per N1-587-12-03, item 4, records in this system are deleted or 
destroyed ninety (90) days after the day on which the inquiry was 
closed by the Ombudsman.

SYSTEM MANAGER(S) AND ADDRESS:
    Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Ombudsman, 1700 G Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20552.

NOTIFICATION PROCEDURE:
    Individuals seeking notification and access to any record contained 
in this system of records, or seeking to contest its content, may 
inquire in writing in accordance with instructions appearing in Title 
12, Chapter 10 of the CFR, ``Disclosure of Records and Information.'' 
Address such requests to: Chief Privacy Officer, Consumer Financial 
Protection Bureau, 1700 G Street NW., Washington, DC 20552.

RECORD ACCESS PROCEDURES:
    See ``Notification Procedures'' above.

CONTESTING RECORD PROCEDURES:
    See ``Notification Procedures'' above.

RECORD SOURCE CATEGORIES:
    Information in this system is collected from (1) current or former 
officers, employees, shareholders, agents, and independent contractors 
of covered persons and service providers as defined by the Act; (2) 
those who submit inquiries to the CFPB Ombudsman's Office and their 
representatives; and (3) employees of the CFPB assigned to review and/
or respond to any inquiries, as requested by the Ombudsman's Office.

EXEMPTIONS CLAIMED FOR THE SYSTEM:
    None.

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