Computer Security Guidelines for Implementing the Privacy Act of 1974

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Author

US Department of Commerce

Entry type

techreport

Abstract

This publication provides guidelines for use by Federal ADP organizations in implementing the computer security safeguards necessary for compliance with Public Law 93-579, the Privacy Act of 1974. A wide variety of technical and related procedural safeguards are described. These fall into three broad categories: Physical security, information management practices, and computer system/network security controls. As each organization processing personal data has unique characteristics, specific organizations should draw upon the material provided in order to select a well-balanced combination of safeguards which meets their particular requirements.

Date

1975 – May – 30

Institution

US Department of Commerce / National Bureau of Standards

Key alpha

commerce

Number

FIPS PUB 41

Publication Date

0000-00-00

Keywords

Access controls, ADP security, computer security, Federal Information Processing Standards, infromation management, personal data, physical security, privacy risk assessment

Language

English

Location

A hard-copy of this is in Haas

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@Techreport{ commerce,
	title = "Computer Security Guidelines for Implementing the Privacy Act of 1974",
	author = "US Department of Commerce",
	year = "1975",
	month = "May",
	institution = "US Department of Commerce / National Bureau of Standards",
	number = "FIPS PUB 41",
	day = "30",
	abstract = "This publication provides guidelines for use by Federal ADP organizations in implementing the computer security safeguards necessary for compliance with Public Law 93-579, the Privacy Act of 1974.  A wide variety of technical and related procedural safeguards are described.  These fall into three broad categories: Physical security, information management practices, and computer system/network security controls.  As each organization processing personal data has unique characteristics, specific organizations should draw upon the material provided in order to select a well-balanced combination of safeguards which meets their particular requirements.",
	keywords = "Access controls, ADP security, computer security, Federal Information Processing Standards, infromation management, personal data, physical security, privacy risk assessment",
	language = "English",
}