Information for Self-Certification Under FAQ 6 of the United States - European Union Safe Harbor Privacy Framework

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Information for Self-Certification Under FAQ 6 of the United States - European Union Safe Harbor Privacy Framework Form and Instruction	Modified
0625.0239.Supprtg Stmnt. Revised 040811.doc Supporting Statement A	2011-04-12

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
3891	Information for Self-Certification Under FAQ 6 of the United States - European Union Safe Harbor Privacy Framework Form and Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0625-0239	ICR Reference No: 201102-0625-003
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200706-0625-001
Agency/Subagency: DOC/ITA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Information for Self-Certification Under FAQ 6 of the United States - European Union Safe Harbor Privacy Framework
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 05/16/2011
	Date Received in OIRA: 04/12/2011
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	05/31/2014	36 Months From Approved	05/31/2011
Responses	600	0	500
Time Burden (Hours)	208	0	175
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: In response to the European Union (EU) Directive on Data Protection that restricts transfers of personal information from Europe to countries whose privacy practices are not deemed "adequate," the U.S. Department of Commerce has developed a "Safe Harbor" framework that allows U.S. organizations to satisfy the EU Directive's requirements and ensure that personal data flows to the United States are not interrupted. The Safe Harbor bridges the differences between the EU and U.S. approaches to privacy protection. The complete set of Safe Harbor documents and additional guidance materials may be found at http://export.gov/safeharbor/.

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Authorizing Statute(s): None

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	75 FR 62502	10/12/2010
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	76 FR 19975	04/11/2011
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Information for Self-Certification Under FAQ 6 of the United States - European Union Safe Harbor Privacy Framework	None	Self-Certifying an Organiization's Adherence to the Safe Harbor

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	600	500	0	0	100	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	208	175	0	0	33	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $10,500

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).

The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(i) Why the information is being collected;

(ii) Use of information;

(iii) Burden estimate;

(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);

(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and

(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.

Certification Date: 04/12/2011

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