Other Laws(Primarily for E-Government)

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Federal Property and Administrative Service Act (1949)

Omnibus bill regulating various aspects of the acquisition, use, disposal of Federal Property.

Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 The purposes of this chapter are to-- minimize the paperwork burden for individuals, small businesses, educational and nonprofit institutions, Federal contractors, State, local

and tribal governments, and other persons resulting from the collection of information by or for the Federal Government; ensure the greatest possible public benefit from and maximize the utility of information created, collected, maintained, used, shared and

disseminated by or for the Federal Government; coordinate, integrate, and to the extent practicable and appropriate, make uniform Federal information resources management policies

and practices as a means to improve the productivity, efficiency, and effectiveness of Government programs, including the reduction of information collection burdens on the public and the improvement of service delivery to the public;

improve the quality and use of Federal information to strengthen decisionmaking, accountability, and openness in Government and society;

minimize the cost to the Federal Government of the creation, collection, maintenance, use, dissemination, and disposition of information;

strengthen the partnership between the Federal Government and State, local, and tribal governments by minimizing the burden and maximizing the utility of information created, collected, maintained, used, disseminated, and retained by or for the Federal Government;

provide for the dissemination of public information on a timely basis, on equitable terms, and in a manner that promotes the utility of the information to the public and makes effective use of information technology;

ensure that the creation, collection, maintenance, use, dissemination, and disposition of information by or for the Federal Government is consistent with applicable laws, including laws relating to--

privacy and confidentiality, including section 552a of title 5;

security of information, including the Computer Security Act of 1987 (Public Law 100-235); and

access to information, including section 552 of title 5; ensure the integrity, quality, and utility of the Federal statistical system;

ensure that information technology is acquired, used, and managed to improve performance of agency missions, including the reduction of information collection burdens on the public; and

improve the responsibility and accountability of the Office of Management and Budget and all other Federal agencies to Congress and to the public for implementing the information collection review process, information resources management, and related policies and guidelines established under this chapter.

Federal Records Act of 1950 Framework for Records Management in

Federal Agencies National Archives and Record Administration

(NARA) is to assist other agencies. NARA creates a General Records Schedule

(GRS): Mandatory instructions of what to do with records

no longer needed for current business. Records Management Program is responsible for

ensuring that the legal, financial, evidentiary and historical transactions are recorded accurately and completely.

Federal Managers Financial Integrity Act of 1982 An Act to amend the Accounting and

Auditing Act of 1950 to require ongoing evaluations and reports of the adequacy of the systems of internal accounting and administrative control of each executive agency, and for other purposes.

Allows Comptroller General to set standards and audit.

18 U.S.C. 1030. Fraud and Related Activity in Connection with Computers 1986

Establishes as criminal offenses: Various unauthorized access to

computer systems

Electronic Freedom of Information Act Amendments of 1996

To allow and improve public access to agency records and information

Amends the Freedom of Information Act: Imposes duty to provide certain data

in a requested form. Imposes duty to search for electronic

records.

Government Paperwork Elimination Act (GPEA) 2001 Electronic maintenance, submission

or disclosure of informationas a substitute for paper

Use and acceptance of electronic signatures

Goes beyond providing merely the ability to filling out forms online and mailing them

USA Patriot Act (2001) Omnibus bill to counter terrorism

Sec. 201. Authority to intercept wire, oral, and electronic communications relating to terrorism.

Sec. 202. Authority to intercept wire, oral, and electronic communications relating to computer fraud and abuse offenses.

Sec. 203. Authority to share criminal investigative information.Sec. 311. Special measures for jurisdictions, financial institutions, or

international transactions of primary money laundering concern. Sec. 312. Special due diligence for correspondent accounts and

private banking accounts. TITLE II Bank Secrecy Act Amendments and Related

ImprovementsTITLE VII--INCREASED INFORMATION SHARING

FOR CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION

E-Government Act of 2002 To improve organization, release, and

preservation of government information, especially on the internet. Standards for government websites:

Mission and statutory authority Freedom of Information Act provisions Information about organization and strategic plan

of agency. Agencies need to set and achieve search

performance goals.

Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002 Part of E-Government Act Directed towards the Management dimension of

information security Places the ultimate responsibility for information security

with the head of each agency Establishes the Chief Information Officer (CIO) of each

Federal agency as the focal point for information security Requires the CIO to:

develop and maintain an information security programDesignate and empower a chief information security officer

Mandates annually reporting NIST role in setting IT security standards and guidelines Requires the agency to compile and maintain an

inventory of its major systems