78 FR 215 pgs. 66709-66712 - Privacy Act of 1974; Systems of Records
Type: NOTICEVolume: 78Number: 215Pages: 66709 - 66712
Pages: 66709, 66710, 66711, 66712Docket number: [No. 2013-N-15]
FR document: [FR Doc. 2013-26574 Filed 11-5-13; 8:45 am]
Agency: Federal Housing Finance Agency
Official PDF Version: PDF Version
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FEDERAL HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY
[No. 2013-N-15]
Privacy Act of 1974; Systems of Records
AGENCY:
Federal Housing Finance Agency.
ACTION:
Notice of proposed revision of an existing system of records and establishment of a new system of records.
SUMMARY:
In accordance with the requirements of the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended (Privacy Act), the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) gives notice of and requests comments on the proposed revision of an existing Privacy Act system of records and the establishment of a new system of records. The revised system, "Photographic Files" (FHFA-5), contains photographic materials, in print and electronic format, related to FHFA staff and events, and will be newly named "Photographic, Video, Voice, and Similar Files." The proposed new system, "Online Forms" (FHFA-22), will contain records related to members of the public.
DATES:
The effective date of the notice is December 16, 2013 unless comments necessitate otherwise. FHFA will publish a new notice if, in order to review comments, the effective date is delayed or if changes are made based on comments received. To be assured of consideration, comments must be received on or before December 6, 2013.
ADDRESSES:
Submit comments only once, identified by "2013-N-15," using any one of the following methods:
• Email: Comments to Alfred M. Pollard, General Counsel, may be sent by email to RegComments@fhfa.gov . Please include "2013-N-15," in the subject line of the message.
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov . Follow the instructions for submitting comments. If you submit your comment to the Federal eRulemaking Portal, please also send it by email to FHFA at RegComments@fhfa.gov to ensure timely receipt by FHFA. Please include "2013-N-15," in the subject line of the message.
• U.S. Mail, United Parcel Service, Federal Express, or Other Mail Service: The mailing address for comments is: Alfred M. Pollard, General Counsel, Attention: Comments/2013-N-15, Federal Housing Finance Agency, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20024. Please note that all mail sent to FHFA via the U.S. Postal Service is routed through a national irradiation facility, a process that may delay delivery by approximately two weeks. For any time-sensitive correspondence, please plan accordingly.
• Hand Delivered/Courier: The hand delivery address is: Alfred M. Pollard, General Counsel, Attention: Comments/2013-N-15, Federal Housing Finance Agency, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20024. Deliver the package to the Seventh Street entrance Guard Desk, First Floor, on business days between 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION for additional information on submission and posting of comments.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Stacy J. Easter, Privacy Act Officer, privacy@fhfa.gov or (202) 649-3803, or David A. Lee, Senior Agency Official for Privacy, privacy@fhfa.gov or (202) 649-3803 (not toll-free numbers), Federal Housing Finance Agency, Eighth Floor, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20024. The telephone number for the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf is (800) 877-8339.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Comments
FHFA seeks public comments on the revised and proposed systems of records, and will take all comments into consideration. See 5 U.S.C. 552a(e)(4) and (11). In addition to referencing "Comments/2013-N-15," please reference the title and the system of records number your comment addresses.
All comments received will be posted without change on the FHFA Web site at http://www.fhfa.gov, and will include any personal information you provide, such as name, address (mailing and email), and telephone numbers. In addition, copies of all comments received will be available for public inspection on business days between the hours of l0 a.m. and 3 p.m., at the Federal Housing Finance Agency, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20024. To make an appointment to inspect comments, please call the Office of General Counsel at (202) 649-3804.
II. Introduction
This notice satisfies the Privacy Act requirement that an agency publishes a system of records notice in the Federal Register when there is an addition or change to an agency's systems of records. Congress has recognized that application of all requirements of the Privacy Act to certain categories of records may have an undesirable and often unacceptable effect upon agencies in the conduct of necessary public business. Consequently, Congress established general exemptions and specific exemptions that could be used to exempt records from provisions of the Privacy Act. Congress also required that exempting records from provisions of the Privacy Act would require the head of an agency to publish a determination to exempt a record from the Privacy Act as a rule in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act. The Acting Director of FHFA has determined that records and information in these two systems of records are not exempt from the requirements of the Privacy Act.
As required by the Privacy Act, 5 U.S.C. 552a(r), and 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 (61 FR 6427, 6435 February 20, 1996), FHFA has submitted a report describing the systems of records covered by this notice 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.
III. Proposed Systems of Records
[top] The system of records "Photographic Files" (FHFA-5) is being revised to update the system name, address new categories of individuals covered, address new records that will be collected, and make non-substantive edits. The system's new name will be "Photographic, Video, Voice, and Similar Files." The system contains photographs including hardcopy and electronic images, video, audio, names, date of visit, participation in events and programs, and biographies of speakers, trainers, and others. FHFA uses these photographic records for distribution and reproduction in agency documents and communications such as reports, agency plans, training materials, press releases, briefing materials, research documents, newsletters, and presentations.
The proposed new system "Online Forms" (FHFA-22) will contain information submitted by individuals or their representatives, to FHFA. FHFA will use this information to communicate with and respond to individuals who submit a form online with FHFA.
The revised and proposed systems of records notices are set out in their entirety and described in detail below.
FHFA-5
SYSTEM NAME:
Photographic, Video, Voice, and Similar Files.
SECURITY CLASSIFICATION:
None.
SYSTEM LOCATION:
Federal Housing Finance Agency, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20024.
CATEGORIES OF INDIVIDUALS COVERED BY THE SYSTEM:
Current and former Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) employees and contractor personnel; visitors from Federal, state, or local agencies; speakers; trainers; employees of FHFA's regulated entities; congressional staff; the press, trade and academic organizations; and members of the public.
CATEGORIES OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM:
Records contain photographs including hardcopy and electronic images, video, audio, names, date of visit, participation in events and programs, and biographies of speakers, trainers, and others.
AUTHORITY FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE SYSTEM:
The system is established and maintained pursuant to 12 U.S.C. 4513.
PURPOSE(S):
FHFA uses these records for reproduction in agency documents and communications such as reports, agency plans, training materials, press releases, briefing materials, research documents, newsletters, announcements, promotional materials presentations, educational programs, FHFA's internal and external Web sites, social media sites, and at FHFA-sponsored events such as meetings, conferences, seminars, tributes, receptions, and ceremonies.
ROUTINE USES OF RECORDS MAINTAINED IN THE SYSTEM, INCLUDING CATEGORIES OF USERS AND THE PURPOSE OF SUCH USES:
In addition to those disclosures generally permitted under 5 U.S.C. 552a(b) of the Privacy Act, these records or information contained herein may specifically be disclosed outside FHFA as a routine use pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(b)(3) as follows:
(1) When (a) It is suspected or confirmed that the security or confidentiality of information in the system of records has been compromised; (b) FHFA 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 FHFA or another agency or entity) that rely upon the compromised information; and (c) the disclosure is made to such agencies, entities, and persons who are reasonably necessary to assist in connection with FHFA's efforts to respond to the suspected or confirmed compromise and prevent, minimize, or remedy such harm.
(2) Where there is an indication of a violation or potential violation of law, whether civil, criminal or regulatory in nature, and whether arising by general statute or particular program statute, or by regulation, rule or order issued pursuant thereto, the relevant records in the system of records may be referred, as a routine use, to the appropriate agency, whether federal, state, local, tribal, foreign or a financial regulatory organization that are charged with the responsibility of investigating or prosecuting such violation or charged with enforcing or implementing a statute, or rule, regulation or order issued pursuant thereto.
(3) To any individual during the course of any inquiry or investigation conducted by FHFA, or in connection with civil litigation, if FHFA has reason to believe that the individual to whom the record is disclosed may have further information about the matters related therein, and those matters appeared to be relevant at the time to the subject matter of the inquiry.
(4) To any individual with whom FHFA contracts to reproduce, by typing, photocopy or other means, any record within this system for use by FHFA and its employees in connection with their official duties or to any individual who is utilized by FHFA to perform clerical or stenographic functions relating to the official business of FHFA.
(5) To members of advisory committees that are created by FHFA or by Congress to render advice and recommendations to FHFA or to Congress, to be used solely in connection with their official, designated functions and is related to the purpose for which FHFA collected the records.""
(6) To a Congressional office from the record of an individual in response to an inquiry from the Congressional office made at the request of that individual.
(7) To contractor personnel, grantees, volunteers, interns, and others performing or working on a contract, service, grant, cooperative agreement, or project for FHFA.
(8) To a court, magistrate, or administrative tribunal in the course of presenting evidence, including disclosures to opposing counsel or witnesses in the course of civil discovery, litigation, or settlement negotiations, or in connection with criminal law proceedings, or in response to a subpoena from a court of competent jurisdiction.
(9) To the Office of Management and Budget, Department of Justice (DOJ), Department of Labor, Office of Personnel Management, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Office of Special Counsel, Department of Homeland Security, or other Federal agencies to obtain advice regarding statutory, regulatory, policy, and other requirements related to the purpose for which FHFA collected the records.
(10) To DOJ (including United States Attorney Offices) or other Federal agencies conducting litigation or in proceedings before any court, or adjudicative or administrative body, when it is necessary to the litigation and one of the following is a party to the litigation or has an interest in such litigation:
1. FHFA;
2. Any employee of FHFA in his/her official capacity;
3. Any employee of FHFA in his/her individual capacity where DOJ or FHFA has agreed to represent the employee; or
4. The United States or any agency thereof, is a party to the litigation or has an interest in such litigation, and FHFA determines that the records are both relevant and necessary to the litigation and the use of such records is compatible with the purpose for which FHFA collected the records.
(11) To the National Archives and Records Administration or other Federal agencies pursuant to records management inspections being conducted under the authority of 44 U.S.C. 2904 and 2906.
[top] (12) To a Federal agency, organization, or individual for the purpose of performing audit or oversight operations as authorized by law, but only such information as is necessary and relevant to such audit or oversight function.
(13) To Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, or a Federal Home Loan Bank as it relates to the purpose for which FHFA collected the records.
DISCLOSURE TO CONSUMER REPORTING AGENCIES:
None.
POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR STORING, RETRIEVING, ACCESSING, RETAINING AND DISPOSING OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM:
STORAGE:
Records in this system are stored on hardcopy and electronic media.
RETRIEVABILITY:
By name, photograph, video file, audio file, date of event, name of event, or program.
SAFEGUARDS:
Records are maintained in controlled access areas. Buildings where records are stored have security cameras and 24-hour security guard service. Electronic records are protected by restricted access procedures, including user identifications and passwords. Only FHFA staff whose official duties require access are allowed to view, administer, and control these records.
RETENTION AND DISPOSAL:
Records are maintained and disposed of in accordance with the appropriate National Archives and Records Administration General Records Schedules and FHFA Records Retention and Disposition Schedules. Records are disposed of according to accepted techniques.
SYSTEM MANAGER(S) AND ADDRESS:
Office of Congressional Affairs and Communications, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20024.
NOTIFICATION PROCEDURES:
Direct inquiries as to whether this system contains a record pertaining to an individual to the Privacy Act Officer. Inquiries may either be mailed to the Privacy Act Officer, Federal Housing Finance Agency, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20024, or submitted electronically at http://www.fhfa.gov/Default.aspx?Page=236 in accordance with the procedures set forth in 12 CFR part 1204.
RECORD ACCESS PROCEDURES:
Direct requests for access to the Privacy Act Officer. Requests may either be mailed to the Privacy Act Officer, Federal Housing Finance Agency, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20024, or submitted electronically at http://www.fhfa.gov/Default.aspx?Page=236 in accordance with the procedures set forth in 12 CFR part 1204.
CONTESTING RECORD PROCEDURES:
Direct requests to contest or appeal an adverse decision for a record to the Privacy Act Appeals Officer. Appeals may either be mailed to the Privacy Act Appeals Officer, Federal Housing Finance Agency, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20024, or submitted electronically at http://www.fhfa.gov/Default.aspx?Page=236 in accordance with the procedures set forth in 12 CFR part 1204.
RECORD SOURCE CATEGORIES:
Information is provided by the subject of the record, authorized representatives, supervisors, employers, other employees, other Federal, state, or local agencies, and commercial entities.
EXEMPTIONS CLAIMED FOR THE SYSTEM:
None.
FHFA-22
SYSTEM NAME:
Online Forms.
SECURITY CLASSIFICATION:
None.
SYSTEM LOCATION:
Federal Housing Finance Agency, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20024, and any alternate work site utilized by employees of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) or individuals assisting such employees.
CATEGORIES OF INDIVIDUALS COVERED BY THE SYSTEM:
Individuals who contact FHFA with questions, comments, to file a complaint or appeal, to request or provide information, to request consumer assistance, to respond to a proposed rule, or who wish to conduct business with FHFA.
CATEGORIES OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM:
Records contain the following information about an individual who submits a form on FHFA's Web site: Name, address, telephone number, fax number, email address, property information, borrower information, organization name and type, government agency name and type, job position, and representative of submitter; correspondence and records of communication between FHFA and individuals submitting information, including copies of supporting documents; information regarding a company wishing to do business with FHFA ( i.e., company name, address, telephone number, Web site address, description of supplies or services offered, years of experience, DUNS, GSA, NAICS and GWAC number, organization affiliations, special category status, and past performance references), and related information.
AUTHORITY FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE SYSTEM:
The system is established and maintained pursuant to 12 U.S.C. 4513.
PURPOSE(S):
FHFA uses the records in this system to communicate with individuals who submit a form online with FHFA. The forms will allow FHFA to respond to complaints, appeals, inquires and requests for information; to review and post comments on proposed rules/regulations; to review feedback received on FHFA proposed or implemented initiatives; and to compile a list of potential vendors and contractors. The forms will also assist FHFA and those who will respond to the submitter with consumer issues involving Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and the Federal Home Loan Banks.
ROUTINE USES OF RECORDS MAINTAINED IN THE SYSTEM, INCLUDING CATEGORIES OF USERS AND THE PURPOSE OF SUCH USES:
In addition to those disclosures generally permitted under 5 U.S.C. 552a(b) of the Privacy Act, these records or information contained herein may specifically be disclosed outside FHFA as a routine use pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(b)(3) as follows:
(1) When (a) It is suspected or confirmed that the security or confidentiality of information in the system of records has been compromised; (b) FHFA 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 FHFA or another agency or entity) that rely upon the compromised information; and (c) the disclosure is made to such agencies, entities, and persons who are reasonably necessary to assist in connection with FHFA's efforts to respond to the suspected or confirmed compromise and prevent, minimize, or remedy such harm.
[top] (2) Where there is an indication of a violation or potential violation of law, whether civil, criminal or regulatory in nature, and whether arising by general statute or particular program statute, or by regulation, rule or order issued pursuant thereto, the relevant records in the system of records may be referred, as a routine use, to the appropriate agency, whether federal, state, local,
(3) To any individual during the course of any inquiry or investigation conducted by FHFA, or in connection with civil litigation, if FHFA has reason to believe that the individual to whom the record is disclosed may have further information about the matters related therein, and those matters appeared to be relevant at the time to the subject matter of the inquiry.
(4) To any individual with whom FHFA contracts to reproduce, by typing, photocopy or other means, any record within this system for use by FHFA and its employees in connection with their official duties or to any individual who is utilized by FHFA to perform clerical or stenographic functions relating to the official business of FHFA.
(5) To members of advisory committees that are created by FHFA or by Congress to render advice and recommendations to FHFA or to Congress, to be used solely in connection with their official, designated functions and is related to the purpose for which FHFA collected the records.
(6) To a Congressional office from the record of an individual in response to an inquiry from the Congressional office made at the request of that individual.
(7) To contractor personnel, grantees, volunteers, interns, and others performing or working on a contract, service, grant, cooperative agreement, or project for FHFA.
(8) To a court, magistrate, or administrative tribunal in the course of presenting evidence, including disclosures to opposing counsel or witnesses in the course of civil discovery, litigation, or settlement negotiations, or in connection with criminal law proceedings, or in response to a subpoena from a court of competent jurisdiction.
(9) To the Office of Management and Budget, Department of Justice (DOJ), Department of Labor, Office of Personnel Management, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Office of Special Counsel, Department of Homeland Security, or other Federal agencies to obtain advice regarding statutory, regulatory, policy, and other requirements related to the purpose for which FHFA collected the records.
(10) To DOJ, (including United States Attorney Offices), or other Federal agency conducting litigation or in proceedings before any court, or adjudicative or administrative body, when it is necessary to the litigation and one of the following is a party to the litigation or has an interest in such litigation:
1. FHFA;
2. Any employee of FHFA in his/her official capacity;
3. Any employee of FHFA in his/her individual capacity where DOJ or FHFA has agreed to represent the employee; or
4. The United States or any agency thereof, is a party to the litigation or has an interest in such litigation, and FHFA determines that the records are both relevant and necessary to the litigation and the use of such records is compatible with the purpose for which FHFA collected the records.
(11) To the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) or other Federal agencies pursuant to records management inspections being conducted under the authority of 44 U.S.C. 2904 and 2906.
(12) To a Federal agency, organization, or individual for the purpose of performing audit or oversight operations as authorized by law, but only such information as is necessary and relevant to such audit or oversight function.
(13) To Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, or the Federal Home Loan Banks as it relates to the purpose for which FHFA collected the record.
DISCLOSURE TO CONSUMER REPORTING AGENCIES:
None.
POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR STORING, RETRIEVING, ACCESSING, RETAINING, AND DISPOSING OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM:
STORAGE:
Records are maintained in electronic format and stored in a computerized database.
RETRIEVABILITY:
Records may be retrieved by name, address, or some other unique identifier.
SAFEGUARDS:
Records are safeguarded in a secured environment. Buildings where records are stored have security cameras and 24-hour security guard service. Computerized records are safeguarded through use of access codes and other information technology security measures. Paper records are safeguarded by locked file rooms, locked file cabinets, or locked safes. Access to the records is restricted to those who require the records in the performance of official duties related to the purposes for which the system is maintained.
RETENTION AND DISPOSAL:
Records are retained and disposed of in accordance with the appropriate National Archives and Records Administration General Records Schedules and FHFA Records Retention and Disposition Schedules. Disposal is by shredding or other appropriate disposal system.
SYSTEM MANAGER(S) AND ADDRESS:
Office of Congressional Affairs and Communications, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20024.
NOTIFICATION PROCEDURES:
Direct inquiries as to whether this system contains a record pertaining to an individual to the Privacy Act Officer. Inquiries may either be mailed to the Privacy Act Officer, Federal Housing Finance Agency, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20024, or submitted electronically at http://www.fhfa.gov/Default.aspx?Page=236 in accordance with the procedures set forth in 12 CFR part 1204.
RECORD ACCESS PROCEDURES:
Direct requests for access to the Privacy Act Officer. Requests may either be mailed to the Privacy Act Officer, Federal Housing Finance Agency, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20024, or submitted electronically at http://www.fhfa.gov/Default.aspx?Page=236 in accordance with the procedures set forth in 12 CFR part 1204.
CONTESTING RECORD PROCEDURES:
Direct requests to contest or appeal an adverse decision for a record to the Privacy Act Appeals Officer. Appeals may either be mailed to the Privacy Act Appeals Officer, Federal Housing Finance Agency, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20024, or submitted electronically at http://www.fhfa.gov/Default.aspx?Page=236 in accordance with the procedures set forth in 12 CFR part 1204.
RECORD SOURCE CATEGORIES:
Information is provided by the subject of the record or an authorized representative.
EXEMPTIONS CLAIMED FOR THE SYSTEM:
None.
Dated: October 31, 2013.
Edward J. DeMarco,
Acting Director, Federal Housing Finance Agency.
[FR Doc. 2013-26574 Filed 11-5-13; 8:45 am]
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