Local Employment Policy Handbook - ICASS

PRIVACY ACT OF 1974
Forms and documents used under the Local Employment Policy are subject to the provisions of the
Privacy Act. Forms and documents are available for review as required by appropriate management
officials having a need to know.
US Social Security numbers are personal information subject to the general protections of the Privacy
Act. The point of contact for questions regarding the privacy act is A/RPS/IPS.
Information will be used as a basic for various personnel actions such as Reduction in Force, pay
determinations, and removal of employees. The authority to collect this information is in Sections 3321,
4305, 4315, and 5405 of Title 5, United States Code.
This information will not be disclosed outside of the Department of State or other agency under Chief of
Mission authority, except as required or permitted by law or the Office of Personnel Management rules,
regulations, and procedures.
For information on protection of US Social Security Numbers under the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended,
please see 06 State 67970, or send an E-mail to Privacy@state.gov. The text of the 1974 Privacy Act, as
amended, and other privacy-related information is at http://foia.state.gov/privacy.asp.