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Computer Security Guidelines for Implementing the Privacy Act of 1974
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Date Published: May 30, 1975
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National Bureau of Standards
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, in¬ formation 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.
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...
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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, in¬ formation 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.
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Keywords
access controls; ADP security; computer security; Federal Information Processing Standards; information management; personal data; physical security; privacy risk assessment
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