Attachment 25(b) - Sensitive Information Nondisclosure Agreement.pdf

U.S. COURTS SENSITIVE INFORMATION NONDISCLOSURE AGREEMENT

AN AGREEMENT

BETWEEN

AND THE ADMINISTRATIVE

OFFICE OF THE U.S. COURTS

(Name of Individual - Printed or typed)

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1. Intending to be legally bound, I hereby accept the obligations contained in this Agreement in consideration of my being granted access to sensitive judiciary information. As used in this Agreement, sensitive judiciary information is marked or unmarked information, including oral communications, that is accessed through the performance of my daily as part of the Judiciary Security Operations Center, or under the standards of any government statutes that prohibits the unauthorized disclosure of information in the interest of national security or personal privacy. I understand and accept that by being granted access to the U.S. Courts sensitive information, special confidence and trust shall be placed in me by the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts, and the Judiciary Security Operations Center.

2. I hereby acknowledge that I have received a security indoctrination concerning the nature and protection of U.S.

Courts sensitive information, including the procedures to be followed in ascertaining whether other persons to whom I contemplate disclosing this information have been approved for access to it, and that I understand these procedures.

3. I have been advised that the unauthorized disclosure, unauthorized retention, or negligent handling of U.S. Courts sensitive information by me could cause damage or irreparable injury to the U.S. Courts or could be used to advantage by a malicious actor. I hereby agree that I will never divulge U.S. Courts sensitive information to anyone unless: (a) I have officially verified that the recipient has been properly authorized by the Judiciary Security Operations Center to receive it; or (b) I have been given prior written notice of authorization from a Court Unit Executive or National Program Office Chief responsible for the U.S. Courts sensitive information that such disclosure is permitted.

I understand that if I am uncertain about the ownership of the information, I am required to confirm from an authorized official that the information is eligible to be disclosed before I may disclose it, except to a person as provided in (a) or (b), above. I further understand that I am obligated to comply with laws and regulations that prohibit the unauthorized disclosure of U.S. Courts sensitive information.

4. I have been advised that any breach of this Agreement may result in the termination of any accesses I currently have; removal from any position of special confidence and trust requiring such accesses; or termination of my employment or other relationships with the Judiciary Security Operations Center that granted my access. In addition, I have been advised that any unauthorized disclosure of U.S. Courts sensitive information by me may constitute a violation, or violations, of United States criminal laws, including provisions of Title 18 and Title 50 United States Code.

I recognize that nothing in this Agreement constitutes a waiver by the United States of the right to prosecute me for any statutory violation.

5. I hereby assign to the United States Government all royalties, remunerations, and emoluments that have resulted, will result or may result from any disclosure, publication or revelation of U.S. Courts sensitive information not consistent with the terms of this Agreement.

6. I understand that the United States Government may seek any remedy available to it to enforce this Agreement including, but not limited to, application for a court order prohibiting disclosure of information in breach of this Agreement.

7. I understand that all U.S. Courts sensitive information to which I have access or may obtain access by signing this Agreement is now and will remain the property of, or under the control of the United States Government unless and until otherwise determined by an authorized official or final ruling of a court of law. I agree that I shall return all U.S.

Courts sensitive materials which have, or may come into my possession or for which I am responsible because of such access: (a) upon demand by an authorized representative of the Judiciary Security Operations Center, IT Security Office or Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts; (b) upon the conclusion of my employment or other relationship with the Judiciary Security Operations Center that granted me access to the U.S. Courts sensitive information; or (c) upon the conclusion of my employment or other relationship that requires access to U.S. Courts sensitive information. If I do not return such materials upon request, I understand that this may be a violation of Title 18.

8. Unless and until I am released in writing by an authorized representative of the United States Government, I understand that all conditions and obligations imposed upon me by this Agreement apply during the time I am granted access to U.S. Courts sensitive information, and at all times thereafter.

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9. Each provision of this Agreement is severable. If a court should find any provision of this Agreement to be unenforceable, all other provisions of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.

10. These restrictions are consistent with and do not supersede, conflict with or otherwise alter my obligations, rights or liabilities pertaining to disclosures of waste, fraud, abuse set forth under AO Manual, Volume 2, Chapter 4 and any other AO policies which protect against waste, fraud, and abuse.

11. I have read this Agreement carefully and my questions, if any, have been answered. I acknowledge that the briefing officer has made available to me the statutes referenced in this agreement so that I may read them at this time, if I so choose.

U.S. COURTS SENSITIVE INFORMATION NONDISCLOSURE AGREEMENT (CONTINUED)

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