Office of Intelligence Policy Records System

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Abstract: The National Security Division (NSD) Office of Intelligence (OI) Policy Records System is the principal general resource information system for the office. It is a manual and electronic system consisting of files indexed in alphabetical order, including classified and unclassified national security policy papers, presidential decision directives (PDD's), Attorney General-approved guidelines for foreign intelligence and foreign counterintelligence investigations and intelligence reports.

Purpose: This system was created and is maintained to enable office personnel to participate in the review, development and implementation and oversight of United States intelligence, counterintelligence and national security policy matters, and to analyze, interpret and comment upon proposed statutes, executive orders, guidelines and other directives pertaining to foreign intelligence, counterintelligence and national security activities.

Access constraints: Access to this system is restricted to NSD personnel with "TOP SECRET/SCI" clearance and a need to know.

Use constraints: This system is a general information resource for OI and NSD personnel.

Agency program: The Record System is a resource in support of the National Security Division and OI mission to advise and assist the Attorney General in carrying out his responsibilities under Executive Order 12333, "United States Intelligence Activities."

Sources of data: OI does not conduct investigations. This system contains information received from the Intelligence Community, the FBI, other executive branch departments and agencies, and Congress, as well as OI's own work product.

Responsible office for distributing information (if different from originator): Same as originator.

Order process: A request for access to a record from the system should be made in writing with the envelope clearly marked "Privacy Access Request" or "Freedom of Information Act Request." If you are requesting records pertaining to yourself, the request must include your full name, complete address, date of birth, place of birth, notarized signature, and other identifying data you may wish to furnish to assist in making a proper search of our records. The requester must also provide a return address for transmitting the information. Requests for other information must describe records to which you seek access. Requests should be addressed to:

Office of contact for further information (if different from originator): Same as originator.

Date of last modification: 03/09.