IMPORTANT NOTICE
Confidentiality and Information Disclosure
This site is governed by strict confidentiality considerations to protect operational security, sensitive information, and individual privacy. Information disclosed here complies with the following laws, regulations, and guidelines:
Primary Regulations
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
Governs the release of federal records, balancing public transparency with national security and privacy concerns.Privacy Act of 1974
Protects personal information maintained by federal agencies and ensures its use aligns with privacy safeguards.Federal Records Act
Establishes the management, preservation, and control of government records to ensure accountability while restricting access to sensitive materials.Homeland Security Act
Coordinates the protection of the United States from terrorism and includes provisions to safeguard classified and sensitive information.
Law Enforcement-Specific Guidelines
Law Enforcement Sensitive (LES) Guidelines
Protects information that could compromise law enforcement operations, investigations, or personnel.Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Security Policy
Ensures the protection of data shared between law enforcement and criminal justice agencies.
Intelligence and National Security Regulations
Classified Information Procedures Act (CIPA)
Regulates the handling of classified information in federal proceedings to prevent unauthorized disclosures.National Security Act of 1947
Establishes frameworks for the protection of intelligence sources, methods, and operations.Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs)
Govern the management, sharing, and safeguarding of sensitive information within intelligence agencies.Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA)
Provides guidelines for surveillance activities involving foreign entities, ensuring legal oversight.
Cybersecurity and Data Protection Standards
Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA)
Mandates federal agencies to implement robust cybersecurity measures.Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act (CISA)
Promotes the sharing of cybersecurity threat information between public and private sectors while protecting sensitive data.
Operational Security (OPSEC) Protocols
Executive Order 13526
Governs the classification and declassification of national security information.Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) Program
Standardizes the handling of information that requires safeguarding but is not classified.
Disclosure Limitations
The above laws and guidelines authorize the withholding of sensitive details that may:
Compromise national security or intelligence operations.
Endanger law enforcement personnel or investigations.
Violate individual privacy rights.
Undermine cybersecurity and data integrity.
By accessing this site, you acknowledge these limitations and agree to comply with all applicable regulations to ensure the continued protection of sensitive and critical information.