SYSTEM NAME:
Investigations and Complaints (April 16, 2013, 78 FR 22524)
SYSTEM LOCATION:
Defense Intelligence Agency, 600 MacDill Blvd., Washington, DC 20340-0001.
CATEGORIES OF INDIVIDUALS COVERED BY THE SYSTEM:
Current and former civilian, military, or contract personnel and members of the public who file a complaint or who are the subject of an investigation conducted by the agency.
CATEGORIES OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM:
Name, Social Security Number (SSN), date of birth, place of birth, telephone number and address, if applicable; documents relating to the organization, planning and execution of audits, inspections, or investigations.
AUTHORITY FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE SYSTEM:
Public Law 95-452, The Inspector General Act of 1978, as amended; DoD Instruction 5106.3, Inspector General of the Department of Defense; DIA Directive 5100.200, Office of the Inspector General Policies and Procedures; and E.O. 9397 (SSN), as amended.
PURPOSE(S):
Information is collected to promote the economy, efficiency and effectiveness of Defense Intelligence Agency programs, functions and operations, and to prevent and detect fraud, waste and abuse. To conduct audits, inspections, investigations, intelligence oversight and workforce assistance.
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 of 1974, as amended, these records 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 DIA's compilation of systems of records notices may 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:
By name and/or case number.
SAFEGUARDS:
Records are stored in office buildings protected by guards, controlled screenings, use of visitor registers, electronic access, and/or locks. Access to records is limited to individuals who are properly screened and cleared on a need-to-know basis in the performance of their duties. Passwords and User IDs are used to control access to the system data, and procedures are in place to deter and detect browsing and unauthorized access. Physical and electronic access is limited to persons responsible for servicing and authorized to use the system.
RETENTION AND DISPOSAL:
Permanent: Maintain audits and inspections on site for 3 years, then transfer to the Washington National Records Center (WNRC), then retire to the National Archives Records Administration when 20 years old.
SYSTEM MANAGER(S) AND ADDRESS:
Director, Inspector General's Office, Defense Intelligence Agency, Washington, DC 20340-5100.
NOTIFICATION PROCEDURE:
Individuals seeking to determine whether information about themselves is contained in this system of records should address written inquiries to the Freedom of Information Act Office (DAN-1A/FOIA), Defense Intelligence Agency, 200 MacDill Blvd, Washington, DC 20340-5100.
Individual should provide their full name, current address, and telephone number.
RECORD ACCESS PROCEDURES:
Individuals seeking access to information about themselves contained in this system should address written inquiries to the Freedom of Information Act Office (DAN-1A/FOIA), Defense Intelligence Agency, 200 MacDill Blvd, Washington, DC 20340-5100.
Individual should provide their full name, current address, and telephone number.
CONTESTING RECORD PROCEDURES:
DIA's rules for accessing records, for contesting contents and appealing initial agency determinations are published in DIA Regulation 12-12 "Defense Intelligence Agency Privacy Program"; 32 CFR part 319 - Defense Intelligence Agency Privacy Program; or may be obtained from the system manager.
RECORD SOURCE CATEGORIES:
From individuals of an investigation or complaint, records also derived from personnel, medical and/or security records as well as agency officials.
EXEMPTIONS CLAIMED FOR THE SYSTEM:
Parts of this system may be exempt under 5 U.S.C. 552a (k)(2), (k)(5), or (k)(7), as applicable.
Investigatory material compiled for law enforcement purposes, other than material within the scope of subsection 5 U.S.C. 552a(j)(2), may be exempt pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(k)(2). However, if an individual is denied any right, privilege, or benefit for which he would otherwise be entitled by Federal law or for which he would otherwise be eligible, as a result of the maintenance of such information, the individual will be provided access to such information except to the extent that disclosure would reveal the identity of a confidential source.
NOTE: When claimed, this exemption allows limited protection of investigative reports maintained in a system of records used in personnel or administrative actions.
Investigatory material compiled solely for the purpose of determining suitability, eligibility, or qualifications for federal civilian employment, military service, federal contracts, or access to classified information may be exempt pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(k)(5), but only to the extent that such material would reveal the identity of a confidential source.
Evaluation material used to determine potential for promotion in the Military Services may be exempt pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(k)(7), but only to the extent that the disclosure of such material would reveal the identity of a confidential source.
An exemption rule for this exemption has been promulgated in accordance with requirements of 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(1), (2), and (3), (c) and (e) and published in 32 CFR part 505. For additional information, contact the system manager.
FEDERAL REGISTER HISTORY:
June 2, 2010, 75 FR 30791; April 16, 2013, 78 FR 22524.