Warning Statement

WARNING! *** WARNING! *** WARNING! ***This is a Department of the Treasury computer system. Department of the Treasury computer systems are provided for the processing of Official U.S. Government Information only. All data contained on Department of the Treasury computer systems is owned by the Department of the Treasury and may for the purpose of protecting the rights and property of the Department of the Treasury be monitored, intercepted, recorded, read, copied, or captured in any manner and disclosed in any manner by authorized personnel. THERE IS NO RIGHT OF PRIVACY IN THIS SYSTEM. System personnel may give to law enforcement officials any potential evidence of crime found on Department of the Treasury computer systems. USE OF THIS SYSTEM BY ANY USER, AUTHORIZED OR UNAUTHORIZED, CONSTITUTES CONSENT TO THIS MONITORING, INTERCEPTION, RECORDING, READING, COPYING, OR CAPTURING AND DISCLOSURE.

Violation of These Rules May Result In Disciplinary Action
Passwords
• I will protect all my passwords from disclosure and will not share with anyone, regardless of his/her position inside or outside of my agency or bureau. I will not use another TIGTA TRIP user's account. Everything done in my account will be recorded as being done by me. I will contact the Service Desk immediately if I suspect my password has been compromised. Passwords for TIGTA TRIP accounts must be unique. The same password should not be used for various IT systems.
• If sharing a password encrypted document via e-mail, I will use an alternate communication method to transmit the encrypted file password. If no alternate method is possible, I will send the encrypted file and corresponding password in separate e-mails.
Data Protection
• I will always protect sensitive information from disclosure to unauthorized persons or groups.
• I will not access, process, or store classified information on TIGTA TRIP IT equipment. I will immediately report the use of any classified information to my manager and the TIGTA Service Desk.
• I will not disclose or discuss any TIGTA TRIP-related information with unauthorized individuals and I will not share or talk about sensitive information with individuals who have no need-to-know requirement.
• I will not attempt to access systems I am not authorized to access. I understand that I am given access only to those systems to which I require access in the performance of my official duties.
• I will secure TIGTA TRIP sensitive information in all areas, at work and remotely, and in any form, to include mobile media and devices that contain sensitive information.
• I will complete all TIGTA TRIP mandated cybersecurity awareness training and any training related to information systems.
Use of Government Office Equipment
• I understand that TIGTA TRIP equipment is to be used for official purposes, with only limited personal use allowed.
• I will keep TIGTA TRIP-issued equipment under my physical control at all times, or I will secure it in a suitable locked container under my control.
• I will take all necessary precautions to protect TIGTA TRIP-issued equipment against loss, theft, damage, abuse, and unauthorized use and will report these occurrences to the to my agency or bureau.
• I will not make any unauthorized changes to any IT system or equipment configuration, including but not limited to, my own or other TIGTA TRIP end user equipment even if I have elevated privileges that would permit such.
• I understand and will comply with the requirement that sensitive information processed, stored, or transmitted on wireless devices must be encrypted using approved encryption methods.
Accountability
• I understand that I have no expectation of privacy while using any TIGTA TRIP systems and IT resources.
• I understand that authorized TIGTA TRIP personnel may review my conduct or actions concerning TIGTA TRIP information and information systems and take appropriate action. Appropriate action may include monitoring, recording, copying, inspecting, restricting access, blocking, tracking, and disclosing information to authorized personnel, and law enforcement personnel.
• I understand that I will be held accountable for my actions while accessing and using TIGTA TRIP systems and IT resources.
• I understand that data maintained on TIGTA TRIP IT resources may be subject to discovery and Freedom of Information Act, requests.