PT-6_system-of-records-notice
DevOps & SecurityFor systems that process information that will be maintained in a Privacy Act system of records: Draft system of records notices in accordance with OM
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PT-6 System of Records Notice
High-Level Description
Family: Personally Identifiable Information Processing and Transparency (PT) Framework: NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5
The PRIVACT requires that federal agencies publish a system of records notice in the Federal Register upon the establishment and/or modification of a PRIVACT system of records. As a general matter, a system of records notice is required when an agency maintains a group of any records under the control of the agency from which information is retrieved by the name of an individual or by some identifying number, symbol, or other identifier. The notice describes the existence and character of the system and identifies the system of records, the purpose(s) of the system, the authority for maintenance of the records, the categories of records maintained in the system, the categories of individuals about whom records are maintained, the routine uses to which the records are subject, and additional details about the system as described in OMB A-108.
What to Check
- Verify PT-6 System of Records Notice is documented in SSP
- Validate all 3 control requirements are implemented
- Confirm control is operating effectively
- Review evidence of continuous monitoring for PT-6
How to Test
Step 1: Review Documentation
Examine the System Security Plan (SSP) and related artifacts for PT-6 implementation details. Verify the organization has documented how this control is satisfied.
Step 2: Validate Implementation
# For cloud environments, use cloud-audit-mcp tools
# For on-premises, review system configurations directly
# Example: Check if account management policies exist
grep -r "account.management\|access.control" /etc/security/ 2>/dev/null
Step 3: Test Operating Effectiveness
Verify the control is actively functioning, not just documented. Check logs, configurations, and operational evidence.
Tools
| Tool | Purpose | Usage |
|---|---|---|
| Manual Review | Documentation and interview-based | N/A |
Remediation Guide
Control Statement
For systems that process information that will be maintained in a Privacy Act system of records: Draft system of records notices in accordance with OMB guidance and submit new and significantly modified system of records notices to the OMB and appropriate congressional committees for advance review; Publish system of records notices in the Federal Register; and Keep system of records notices accurate, up-to-date, and scoped in accordance with policy.
Implementation Guidance
The PRIVACT requires that federal agencies publish a system of records notice in the Federal Register upon the establishment and/or modification of a PRIVACT system of records. As a general matter, a system of records notice is required when an agency maintains a group of any records under the control of the agency from which information is retrieved by the name of an individual or by some identifying number, symbol, or other identifier. The notice describes the existence and character of the system and identifies the system of records, the purpose(s) of the system, the authority for maintenance of the records, the categories of records maintained in the system, the categories of individuals about whom records are maintained, the routine uses to which the records are subject, and additional details about the system as described in OMB A-108.
Risk Assessment
| Finding | Severity | Impact |
|---|---|---|
| PT-6 System of Records Notice not implemented | Medium | Personally Identifiable Information Processing and Transparency |
| PT-6 partially implemented | Low | Incomplete Personally Identifiable Information Processing and Transparency |
CWE Categories
| CWE ID | Title |
|---|---|
| CWE-359 | Exposure of Private Personal Information |
References
- NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5 - PT-6
- NIST SP 800-53A Rev 5 (Assessment Procedures)
- NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5 Full Catalog
Checklist
- Control documented in SSP
- Implementation evidence collected
- Operating effectiveness validated
- Continuous monitoring in place
- Related controls (AC-3, PM-20, PT-2, PT-3, PT-5) reviewed