Federal Register #OMB Number 1121-0377

Justice Department Seeks Extension of Data Security Information Collection for Confidential Data Access

The Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) within the Department of Justice (DOJ) is seeking public comment on the extension of an information collection related to data security requirements for accessing confidential federal data assets. - Government Buyer: - Department of Justice (DOJ) - Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) - Justice Management Division - Purpose: - Extension of an existing information collection supporting the Standard Application Process (SAP) for requesting access to confidential data held by federal statistical agencies - Products/Services Requested: - No physical products or commercial services are being procured - Collection of documentation from applicants, including: - Data security agreements - Privacy certificates - Data security plans - Confidentiality pledges - Institutional Review Board (IRB) documentation - Training certifications - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Applicants must submit detailed security and privacy documentation to ensure compliance with federal confidentiality and data protection standards - Includes restricted data use agreements and certifications of training - Focus on maintaining strict controls on confidentiality and privacy as required by law - No OEMs or commercial vendors are mentioned, as this is not a procurement of goods or services

Description

The Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) within the Department of Justice (DOJ) is seeking to extend an existing information collection related to data security requirements for accessing confidential data. This collection supports the Standard Application Process (SAP) for requesting access to confidential data assets held by federal statistical agencies for evidence-building purposes. The extension involves collecting data security agreements, privacy certificates, data security plans, confidentiality pledges, Institutional Review Board documentation, and training certifications from approved applicants to ensure compliance with confidentiality and data protection standards. Comments on this extension are requested by May 7, 2026.

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