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Guidance
Computer Matching and Privacy Protection Amendments of 1990 and the Privacy Act of 1974
This guidance focuses especially on the Computer Matching and Privacy Protection Amendments of 1990, which alter the due process provisions of the Computer Matching and Privacy Protection Act of 1988. The guidance also addresses another issue suggested by agencies in reporting to OMB their activities in implementing the Computer Matching and Privacy Protection Act. Dated April 23, 1991.
Final Guidance Interpreting the Provisions of the Computer Matching and Privacy Protection Act of 1988
These guidelines implement the provisions of the Computer Matching and Privacy Protection Act of 1988. This Act amends the Privacy Act of 1974 to establish procedural safeguards affecting agencies' use of Privacy Act records in performing certain types of computerized matching programs. Dated June 19, 1989.
Guidance on Privacy Act Implications of “Call Detail” Programs
Pursuant to its responsibilities under section 6 of the Privacy Act of 1974, OMB developed guidance on how the recordkeeping provisions of that Act affect agencies' programs (so-called "call detail programs") to collect and use information relating to their employees use of long distance telephone systems. Dated April 20, 1987.
Implementation of the Privacy Act of 1974: Supplementary Guidance
This material is provided to address comments and questions of general interest raised in response to OMB's guidelines for implementing of section 3 of the Privacy Act of 1974. Dated November 21, 1975.
Model Privacy Impact Assessment for Agency Use of Third-Party Websites and Applications
Provides a model Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) for agencies to use when preparing an adapted PIA before engaging the public through third-party websites and applications. The introduction to the model PIA provides additional context for agencies completing an adapted PIA. Dated December 29, 2011.
OMB Circular A-108: Federal Agency Responsibilities for Review, Reporting, and Publication under the Privacy Act
This Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular describes agency responsibilities for implementing the review, reporting, and publication requirements of the Privacy Act of 1974 (“the Privacy Act”), and related OMB policies. Dated December 2016.
OMB Circular A-123: Management’s Responsibility for Enterprise Risk Management and Internal Control
This Circular defines management’s responsibilities for enterprise risk management (ERM) and internal control. The Circular provides updated implementation guidance to Federal managers to improve accountability and effectiveness of Federal programs as well as mission support operations through implementation of ERM practices and by establishing, maintaining, and assessing internal control effectiveness. Dated July 15, 2016.
Source
Office of Management and Budget
Keywords
data management, security, privacy
Format
PDF (51 pages)
OMB Circular A-123 Appendix C: Requirements for Payment Integrity Improvement (OMB M-18-20)
The goal of this revised version of OMB Circular A-123 's Appendix C is to transform the improper payment compliance framework to create a more unified, comprehensive, and less burdensome set of requirements. Updated June 26, 2018.
Source
Office of Management and Budget
Keywords
data management, security, privacy
Format
PDF (78 pages)
OMB Circular A-130: Managing Information as a Strategic Resource
Office of Management and Budget circular that establishes general policy for the planning, budgeting, governance, acquisition, and management of Federal information, personnel, equipment, funds, IT resources and supporting infrastructure and services. Dated July 28, 2016.
Source
Office of Management and Budget
Keywords
workforce development, data governance, data inventory, privacy, IT & software investment
Format
PDF (85 pages, 538 KB)
OMB M-01-05: Guidance on Inter-Agency Sharing of Personal Data – Protecting Personal Privacy
Issues guidance to remind agencies of several privacy-related legal requirements that apply to computer matching and to clarify how agencies should conduct computer matching activities. Dated December 20, 2000.
OMB M-03-22: OMB Guidance for Implementing the Privacy Provisions of the E-Government Act of 2002
Provides information to agencies on implementing the privacy provisions of the E-Government Act of 2002. Dated September 26, 2003.
OMB M-10-22: Guidance for Online Use of Web Measurement and Customization Technologies
This Memorandum establishes new procedures and provides updated guidance and requirements for agency use of web measurement and customization technologies. The central goal is to respect and safeguard the privacy of the American public while also increasing the Federal Government’s ability to serve the public by improving and modernizing its activities online. Dated June 25, 2010.
Source
Office of Management and Budget
Keywords
Format
PDF (9 pages, 130 KB)
OMB M-10-23: Guidance for Agency Use of Third-Party Websites and Applications
This Memorandum requires Federal agencies to take specific steps to protect individual privacy whenever they use third-party websites and applications to engage with the public. Dated June 25, 2010.
OMB M-11-02: Sharing Data While Protecting Privacy
Office of Management and Budget memo that encourages Federal agencies to engage in coordinated, collaborated data-sharing in a manner that complies with applicable privacy laws, regulations, and polices. Dated November 3, 2010.
Source
Office of Management and Budget
Keywords
open data, data sharing, privacy
Format
PDF (4 pages, 70 KB)
OMB M-13-13: Open Data Policy – Managing Information as an Asset
Office of Management and Budget memo that establishes a framework to help institutionalize the principles of effective information management at each stage of the information's life cycle to promote interoperability and openness. Dated May 9, 2013.
Source
Office of Management and Budget
Keywords
open data, access, data management, privacy, data inventory
Format
PDF (12 pages, 5.84 MB)
OMB M-14-06: Guidance for Providing and Using Administrative Data for Statistical Purposes
The goal of this Memorandum is to help both program and statistical agencies and components (including evaluation and analysis units) use administrative data more fully in a manner that respects privacy and protects confidentiality. Specifically, this guidance will help program agencies manage their administrative data with statistical purposes in mind. Dated February 14, 2014.
Source
Office of Management and Budget
Keywords
privacy, open data, data standards, access
Format
PDF (38 pages)
OMB M-16-24: Role and Designation of Senior Agency Officials for Privacy
This Memorandum revises policies on the role and designation of a Senior Agency Official for Privacy. Dated September 15, 2016.
OMB M-17-06: Policies for Federal Agency Public Websites and Digital Services
Federal websites and digital services should always meet and maintain high standards of effectiveness and usability and provide quality information that is readily accessible to all. The requirements in this Memorandum support building effective and user-centric digital services. Dated November 8, 2016.
OMB M-17-09: Management of Federal High Value Assets
This Memorandum contains general guidance for the planning, identification, categorization, prioritization, reporting, assessment, and remediation of Federal High Value Assets (HVAs), as well as the handling of information related to HVAs by the Federal Government. Dated December 2016.
OMB M-17-12: Preparing for and Responding to a Breach of Personally Identifiable Information
This Memorandum sets forth the policy for Federal agencies to prepare for and respond to a breach of personally identifiable information (PII). It includes a framework for assessing and mitigating the risk of harm to individuals potentially affected by a breach, as well as guidance on whether and how to provide notification and services to those individuals. Dated January 3, 2017.
OMB M-19-03: Strengthening the Cybersecurity of Federal Agencies by enhancing the High Value Asset Program
This memorandum provides guidance on the enhancement of the High Value Asset (HVA) program operated by the Department ofHomeland Security (DHS), in coordination with the Office ofManagement and Budget (OMB). Dated December 10, 2018.
OMB M-83-11: Guidelines on the Relationship of the Debt Collection Act of 1982 to the Privacy Act of 1974
This document provides guidance on how the provisions of the Debt Collection Act of 1982 affect the Privacy Act of 1974. Dated April 11, 1983.
OMB M-99-05: Instructions on complying with President’s Memorandum of May 14, 1998, “Privacy and Personal Information in Federal Records”
This memorandum provides instructions to agencies on how to comply with the President's Memorandum of May 14, 1998 on "Privacy and Personal Information in Federal Records." In this Memorandum, the President directed Federal agencies to review their current information practices and ensure that they are being conducted in accordance with privacy law and policy. Dated January 7, 1999.
OMB M-99-18: Guidance and Model Language for Federal Website Privacy Policies
Every Federal web site must include a privacy policy statement, even if the site does not collect any information that results in creating a Privacy Act record. This attachment provides guidance and model language on privacy statements. Dated June 1, 1999.