DHS Notice of Proposed Modifications to A-File Tracking System of Records

DHS notice of proposed changes to the "DHS/USCIS, ICE, CBP-001 Alien File, Index, and National File Tracking System of Records," which contains information on transactions involving an individual as he or she passes through the immigration process. Comments are due 10/18/17. This modified system will be effective upon publication. New or modified routine uses will become effective 10/18/17.

Among other changes, changes are proposed to:

• Update the categories of individuals covered, to include individuals acting as legal guardians or designated representatives in immigration proceedings involving an individual who is physically or developmentally disabled or severely mentally impaired (when authorized); Civil Surgeons who conduct and certify medical examinations for immigration benefits; law enforcement officers who certify a benefit requestor's cooperation in the investigation or prosecution of a criminal activity; and interpreters
• Expand the categories of records to include country of nationality; country of residence; the USCIS Online Account Number; social media handles, aliases, associated identifiable information, and search results; and EOIR and BIA proceedings information
• Update record source categories to include publicly available information obtained from the internet, public records, public institutions, interviewees, commercial data providers, and information obtained and disclosed pursuant to information sharing agreements

(82 FR 43556, 9/18/17)

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

[Docket No. DHS-2017-0038]

Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records

AGENCY: Department of Homeland Security, Privacy Office.

ACTION: Notice of Modified Privacy Act System of Records.

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