CGRC · Question #292
An official public notice of an organization's system(s) of records, as required by the Privacy Act of 1974, that identifies: (i) the purpose for the system of records; (ii) the individuals covered by
The correct answer is A. System of Records Notice. This description directly defines a System of Records Notice (SORN), which is a public declaration required by the Privacy Act of 1974.
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An official public notice of an organization's system(s) of records, as required by the Privacy Act of 1974, that identifies: (i) the purpose for the system of records; (ii) the individuals covered by information in the system or records; (iii) the categories of records maintained about individuals; and (iv) the ways in which the information is shared. Response:
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- ASystem of Records Notice
- BSystem Interconnection
- CSystem of Record
- DSystem Inventory Process
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(20 responses)- A95% (19)
- B5% (1)
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This description directly defines a System of Records Notice (SORN), which is a public declaration required by the Privacy Act of 1974.
A System of Records Notice (SORN) is a formal public announcement by a federal agency detailing the existence and character of a system of records, as mandated by the Privacy Act of 1974. It describes what information is collected, why, who it pertains to, and how it is used and shared, ensuring transparency.
System interconnection refers to the direct connection of two or more IT systems for data exchange, unrelated to a public notice about record keeping.
A system of record is the authoritative data source for a particular data element, not the public notice describing it.
A system inventory process is an internal organizational activity to identify and catalog all IT systems, not a public notice required by law.
Concept tested: Privacy Act of 1974 - System of Records Notice
Source: https://www.justice.gov/archives/opcl/privacy-act-1974
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