PT-7(2)—First Amendment Information
PRIVACY
>Control Description
Prohibit the processing of information describing how any individual exercises rights guaranteed by the First Amendment unless expressly authorized by statute or by the individual or unless pertinent to and within the scope of an authorized law enforcement activity.
>Cross-Framework Mappings
>Supplemental Guidance
The PRIVACT limits agencies' ability to process information that describes how individuals exercise rights guaranteed by the First Amendment. Organizations consult with the senior agency official for privacy and legal counsel regarding these requirements.
>Assessment Interview Topics
Questions assessors commonly ask
Process & Governance:
- •What policies govern first amendment information in organizational systems?
- •Who is responsible for implementing and overseeing first amendment information controls?
- •How does the organization ensure first amendment information complies with privacy laws and regulations?
- •What process exists for documenting and maintaining first amendment information?
- •What governance exists for monitoring and enforcing first amendment information requirements?
Technical Implementation:
- •What systems or tools technically implement first amendment information?
- •How are first amendment information requirements enforced in PII processing systems?
- •What privacy-enhancing technologies support first amendment information?
- •How is first amendment information integrated with data governance and privacy tools?
- •What technical controls prevent violations of first amendment information requirements?
Evidence & Documentation:
- •Provide documented policies and procedures for first amendment information.
- •Provide evidence of first amendment information implementation in PII systems.
- •Provide documentation demonstrating compliance with first amendment information requirements.
- •Provide records of first amendment information reviews and updates.
- •Provide privacy impact assessments or other documentation addressing first amendment information.
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