[Federal Register: September 28, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 187)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Department of the Army
Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records
AGENCY: Department of the Army; DoD.
ACTION: Notice to add a system of records.
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SUMMARY: The Department of the Army is proposing to add system of
records to its existing inventory of records systems subject to the
Privacy Act of 1974, (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended.
DATES: The proposed action will be effective on October 28, 2005 unless
comments are received that would result in a contrary determination.
ADDRESSES: Department of the Army, Freedom of Information/Privacy
Division, U.S. Army Records Management and Declassification Agency,
ATTN: AHRC-PDD-FPZ, 7701 Telegraph Road, Casey Building, Suite 144,
Alexandria, VA 22325-3905.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Janice Thornton at (703) 428-6497.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Department of the Army systems of
records notices 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 above.
The proposed system report, as required by 5 U.S.C. 552a(r) of the
Privacy Act of 1974, as amended, was submitted on September 21, 2005,
to the House Committee on 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: September 22, 2005.
L.M. Bynum,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
A0025-2c SAIS DoD
System name:
Department of Defense Detainee Biometric Information System.
System location:
Department of Defense Biometrics Fusion Center, 347 West Main
Street, Clarksburg, WV 26306-2947.
Categories of individuals covered by the system:
Individuals in the custody of the Department of Defense as a result
of military operations overseas, to include enemy combatants, enemy
prisoners of war, and civilian internees, that have been determined to
be U.S. citizens or aliens lawfully admitted to the United States for
permanent residence.
Categories of records in the system:
Individual's name, Social Security Number, biometrics templates,
biometric images, supporting documents, and biographic information
including, but not limited to, date of birth, place of birth, height,
weight, eye color, hair color, race, gender, and similar relevant
information.
Authority for maintenance of the system:
10 U.S.C. 3013, Secretary of the Army; 10 U.S.C. 5013, Secretary of
the Navy; 10 U.S.C. 8013, Secretary of the Air Force; Department of
Defense Directive 8500.1, Information Assurance (IA); DoD Instruction
8500.2, Information Assurance Implementation; Army Regulation 25-2,
Information Assurance; and E.O. 9397 (SSN).
Purpose(s):
To identify or verify the identity of individuals, who are detained
due to overseas military operations, by using a measurable physical or
behavioral characteristic.
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, these records or information contained
therein may specifically be disclosed outside the DoD as a routine use
pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(b)(3) as follows:
The DoD `Blanket Routine Uses' set forth at the beginning of the
Army'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:
Paper records in file folders and electronic storage media.
Retrievability:
Name, Social Security Number, biometric template, and other
biometric data.
Safeguards:
Computerized records maintained in a controlled area are accessible
only to authorized personnel. Physical and electronic access is
restricted to designated individuals having a need for access in the
performance of official duties.
Retention and Disposal:
Destroy when no longer needed.
System Manager(s) and Address:
Director, Department of Defense Biometrics Management Office, 2530
Crystal Drive, Arlington, VA 22202-3934.
Notification Procedure:
Individuals seeking to determine whether information about
themselves is contained in this system should address written inquiries
to the Director, Department of Defense Biometrics Management Office,
2530 Crystal Drive, Arlington, VA 22202-3934.
Written requests should include the individual's full name, current
address, and home telephone number.
Record Access Procedures:
Individuals seeking access to information about themselves
contained in this system should address written inquiries to the
Director, Department of Defense Biometrics Management Office, 2530
Crystal Drive, Arlington, VA 22202-3934.
Written requests should include the individual's full name, current
address, and home telephone number.
Contesting Record Procedures:
The Army's rules for accessing records, and for contesting contents
and appealing initial agency determinations are contained in Army
Regulation 340-21; 32 CFR part 505; or may be obtained from the system
manager.
Record Source Categories:
From the individual, system managers, and computer facility
managers.
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Exemptions Claimed for the System:
None.
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