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                Open Gov DirectiveWelcome to the Federal Communications Commission’s Privacy Act web page. Federal law requires us to tell you how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information. Federal law also limits how we can use your personal information. Protecting the privacy and security of the personal information FCC collects and uses is very important to us. This web page provides information about the various systems of records where your information may be stored, computer matching agreements the FCC has entered into, how to make a Privacy Act Request, and other useful information on how the FCC complies with the Privacy Act of 1974.Systems of RecordsExemptions to the Privacy ActComputer Matching AgreementsHow to Make a Privacy Act RequestPrivacy Act Implementation RulesPrivacy Impact AssessmentsContact Information**Systems of Records**The Privacy Act defines a System of Records as “a group of any records under the control of any agency from which information is retrieved by the name of the individual or by some identifying number, symbol, or other identifying particular assigned to the individual.” 5 U.S.C. § 552a(a)(5). Federal agencies are required to make the public aware of what Systems of Records they maintain. The table below lists and provides links to the Commission’s System of Records Notices.Systems of RecordsFederal Register Publication DateFCC-1Outreach8/18/2021FCC-2Business Contacts and Certifications11/13/2023FCC-3FCC Identity, Credentialing, and Access Management (ICAM)12/22/2023FCC/CGB-1Informal Complaints, Inquiries, and Requests for Dispute Assistance3/21/2024FCC/CGB-3National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program9/1/2023FCC/CGB-4ITRS-URD Program9/1/2023FCC/EB-5Enforcement Bureau Activity Tracking System (EBATS)10/19/2023FCC/IB-1International Bureau Filing System8/6/2021FCC/MB-1Ownership Reports for Commercial and Noncommercial Broadcast Stations10/19/2016FCC/MB-2Broadcast Station Public Inspection Files5/31/2012FCC/OCBO-1Small Business Contacts Database4/16/2021FCC/OEA-6Broadband Data Collection5/31/2022FCC/OET-1Experimental Radio Station License Files6/11/2019FCC/OET-2Equipment Authorization Records and Files4/5/2006FCC/OGC-3Adjudication of Internal Complaints against Employees2/22/2018FCC/OGC-5Pending Civil Cases3/7/2018FCC/OIG-3Investigative and Audit Files6/26/2023FCC/OLA-1Legislative Management Tracking System (LMTS)4/28/2011FCC/OMD-2Labor Relations and Employee Performance Files3/12/2021FCC/OMD-3Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) Membership Files11/9/2020FCC/OMD-12Integrated Library System (ILS) Records5/1/2019FCC/OMD-13Data Quality Comments10/15/2018FCC/OMD-16Personnel Security Files9/8/2021FCC/OMD-17Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act Requests10/30/2023FCC/OMD-18FCC Wireless Communications Information12/29/2023FCC/OMD-23Cadapult Space Management System (CSMS)1/10/2024FCC/OMD-24Physical Access Control System (PACS)12/29/2023FCC/OMD-25Financial Operations Information Systems (FOIS)11/22/2023FCC/OMD-28Time and Attendance Records (correction notice - 09/07/2011)8/19/2011FCC/OMD-29Motor Vehicle Management Program (MVMP)5/18/2020FCC/OMD-30FCC Visitors Database4/2/2024FCC/OMD-31Private or Civil Injury Claimants8/27/2020FCC/OMD-32FCC Telework Program7/8/2021FCC/OMD-33Ensuring Workplace Health and Safety in Response to a Public Health Emergency6/22/2021FCC/OS-1Electronic Comment Filing System (ECFS)12/19/2023FCC/OWD-1FCC Accommodation Requests1/26/2024FCC/OWD-2Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Program4/10/2019FCC/PSHSB-1FCC Emergency and Continuity Alerts and Contacts System (ECACS)8/3/2021FCC/WCB-1Lifeline Program2/25/2021FCC/WCB-2Toll Free Number Auction System10/11/2019FCC/WCB-3Affordable Connectivity Program12/16/2021FCC/WCB-4Consumer Challenge Process3/23/2021FCC/WCB-5Robocall Mitigation Database5/18/2021FCC/WCB-6USAC Customer Relationship Management (correction notice - 4/18/2023)3/30/2023FCC/WTB-1Wireless Services Licensing Records10/19/2023FCC/WTB-6Archival Radio Operator Records10/19/2023FCC/WTB-7Licensing and Related Support Services3/16/2021**Government-wide Systems of Records**In addition to the Commission's systems of records there are also government-wide Systems of Records. These government-wide Systems of Records represent instances in which a Federal agency has published a System of Records that covers that type of information for all Federal agencies. Thus the FCC does not have to publish its own System of Records Notices if the categories of information and the individuals whose information is included are covered by a Government-wide Systems of Records Notice.**Exemptions to the Privacy Act**The following Systems of Records are totally or partially exempt from Subsections (c)(3), (d), (e)(1), (e)(4)(G), (H), and (I) and (f) of the Privacy Act of 1974, 5 U.S.C. 552a, and from 47 CFR §§ 0.554-0.557 of FCC Rules:**FCC/EB-5**, Enforcement Bureau Activity Tracking System (EBATS), Exempt under (k)(1), (k)(2), (k)(3), and (k)(5) of the Act and Section 3056 of title 18. See 49 Fed. Reg. 13366, 13369 *(April 4, 1984)***FCC/OMD-16**, Personnel Security Files, Exempt under (k)(2) and (k)(5) of the Act. See 47 Fed. Reg. 13366, 13370 *(April 4, 1984)***FCC/OIG-3**, Investigative Files, Exempt under (j)(2) and (k)(2) of the Act. See 58 Fed. Reg. 11549 *(February 26, 1993)***FCC/WTB-5**, Application Review List for Present or Former Licensees, Operators, or Unlicensed Persons Operating Radio Equipment Improperly, Exempt under (k)(1), (k)(2), and (k)(3) of the Act. See 47 Fed. Reg. 13366, 13369 *(April 4, 1984)***FCC/WTB-6**, Archival Radio Operator Records, Exempt under (k)(1), (k)(2), and (k)(3) of the Act. See 47 Fed. Reg. 13366, 13369 *(April 4, 1984)***Computer Matching Agreements**Below is a table of the FCC’s Computer Matching Agreements, their corresponding Federal Register Notices and the FCC’s Annual Computer Matching Reviews and Reports.Source AgencyMatching AgreementMatching NoticeEffective DateArizona Department of Economic SecurityLifeline & ACP87 FR 741461/3/23Colorado Governor's Office of Information TechnologyLifeline & ACPRenewal87 FR 554314/11/24Connecticut Department of Social ServicesLifeline & ACP89 FR 227175/2/24Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Economic Self-SufficiencyLifeline & ACP88 FR 201675/5/23Georgia Department of Human Services, Department of Children and Family ServicesLifeline & ACP89 FR 244765/8/24Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Division of Family ResourcesLifeline & ACP88 FR 560209/15/23Iowa Department of Human ServicesLifeline & ACP89 FR 130823/22/24Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Division of Family SupportLifeline & ACP88 FR 843261/4/24Michigan Department of Health and Human ServicesLifeline & ACP88 FR 6045410/2/23Minnesota Department of Human ServicesLifeline88 FR 185454/28/23ACP88 FR 843251/4/24Mississippi Department of Human ServicesLifeline & ACPRenewal87 FR 554294/11/24Missouri Department of Social ServicesLifeline & ACPRenewal87 FR 544994/5/24Nevada Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Welfare and Supportive ServicesLifeline & ACP87 FR 6101611/6/22New Mexico Human Services DepartmentLifeline & ACP88 FR 843241/4/24North Carolina Department of Health and Human ServicesLifeline & ACPRenewal87 FR 545024/5/24Pennsylvania Department of Human ServicesLifeline & ACP88 FR 550429/13/23Puerto Rico Department of the FamilyLifeline & ACP88 FR 6310410/16/23South Carolina Department of Social ServicesLifeline & ACPRenewal87 FR 1426410/13/23Tennessee Department of Human ServicesLifeline & ACPRenewal87 FR 545034/6/24U.S. Department of EducationACP88 FR 236755/18/23U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid ServicesLifeline & ACP88 FR 59523Correction:88 FR 6257210/15/23U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)Lifeline & ACP86 FR 6728110/30/23U.S. Department of Veterans AffairsLifeline & ACP87 FR 6101511/6/22Utah Department of Workforce ServicesLifeline & ACPRenewal87 FR 554304/10/24Virginia Department of Social ServicesLifeline & ACPRenewal87 FR 1216710/4/23Washington State Department of Social and Health Services, Economic Services AdministrationLifeline & ACPRenewal87 FR 1245410/4/23Wisconsin Department of Health Services and Department of RevenueLifeline & ACP88 FR 6310510/16/23**Data Integrity Board’s Annual Matching Activity Review and Reports**As directed by OMB Circular A-108, the Commission’s Data Integrity Board’s *Annual Matching Activity Review and Reports* for fiscal years FY 2016 – FY 2020 submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB):FY 2022FY 2021FY 2020FY 2019FY 2018FY 2017FY 2016**How to Make a Privacy Act Request**Individuals may request access to or amendment of records pertaining to themselves and maintained within a Commission system of records, in accordance with the Privacy Act, 5 U.S.C. 552a. Certain exemptions and limitations apply. See 47 CFR Subpart E, Privacy Act Regulations.To make a Privacy Act request, complete and submit a **FCC Privacy Identity Affirmation Form** to:**Privacy@fcc.gov**Or via mail at:**Privacy Team**Office of General CounselFederal Communications Commission45 L Street NEWashington, DC 20554**FCC Privacy Act Implementation Rules**The implementation of the FCC's Rules promulgated pursuant to 5 U.S.C. § 552a(f) of the Privacy Act are found at 47 CFR Sections 0.551 – 0.561.**Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs)**ACES System PIAAuction Bidding System (ABS) Flexible Auction Bidding System (FABS)Audit Case Management (ACM) System PIABilling and Collection Agent Program Boundary (BCAP)Box Boundary PIABroadband Data Collection (BDC)Broadband Dead Zone Report and Consumer Broadband Test PIACatapult Locator System PIACommission Registration System (CORES) BoundaryConnected Care Pilot Program PIAConsumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau (CGB) PIACustomer Comment Database PIACustomer Relationship Management System (CRM) PIAData Quality Comments PIADisaster Information Reporting System (DIRS)Disbursement Authorization Queue (DAQ) System PIAElectronic Comment Filing System (ECFS) PIAEmergency Broadband Benefit Program PIAEmergency Contact List PIAEnforcement Bureau Boundary PIAEquipment Authorization Records and Files PIAExperimental Radio Station License Files PIAFCC ESI Saas-1 (M365) LMTSFCC Speed Test AppFCC Visitors Database PIAFederal Advisory Committee Membership File (FACA) PIAFinancial Accounting Information Systems PIAFreedom of Information Act PIAGenesis Boundary PIAHigh Cost Broadband Portal (HCBP)Informal Complaints and Inquiries PIAIntegrated Library System Records PIAIntegrated Spectrum Auction System PIAiTRS URD for VRS System PIALabor and Employee Relations Case Files PIALegislative Management Tracking System (LMTS) PIAMicrosoft 365 PIAMonster Hiring Management Enterprise (MHME) PIANational Deaf Blind Equiment Disbursement Program (NDBEDP) System PIANational Lifeline Accountability Database PIANational Verifier Lifeline Eligibility Database PIAO365 PIAOEA Auction Bidding System, Flexible Auction Bidding System PIAOEA Integrated Spectrum Auction System PIAOffice of General Counsel Boundary PIAOffice of Inspector General PIAOffice of Inspector General (OIG) Boundary PIAOkta PIAPay, Leave, and Garnishment Records PIAPaycheck8 PIAPersonnel Availability Management System (PAMS) PIAPersonnel Case Adjudications Tracking System (PCATS) PIAPhysical Access Control System PIAPSHSB Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) PIAQuickBooks for TRS System PIAReasonable Accommodation Requests PIAReassigned Numbers Database PIARemedy Ticket System (Service Center) PIARevenue Management Information System PIARobotic Process Automation (RPA) PIARural Health Care (RHC) System BoundarySAP Successfactors PIAServiceNow PIASmall Business Contacts List PIATelephone Call Details PIATransit Benefit and Parking Permit Programs PIATRS Determinations System PIAUniversal Licensing System BoundaryUniversal Licensing System 2.0 (ULS2)Urban Rate Survey (URS) PIAUser Registration Database Internal (URDI) Application PIAViolators Files PIAWebTA Information System PIAWidePoint-Intelligent Technology Management System (ITMS) Boundary PIAWireless Services Licensing Records (ULS) PIAZendesk PIA**Privacy Act**Privacy Act ManualPrivacy Act Directive**Contact Information**For questions on the FCC’s implementation of the Privacy Act or to file a Privacy Act request, please contact:**Senior Agency Official for Privacy (SAOP)**Elliot Tarloff**Privacy Attorney Advisor**Brendan McTaggart**Privacy Analyst**Lori AlexiouFederal Communications Commission45 L Street NEWashington, DC 20554Privacy@fcc.gov

        
        
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