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FTC OIG Management Advisory on Controlling and Protecting Sensitive FTC Information (M-21-04)

Report Information

Date Issued
Report Number
M-21-04
Report Type
Other
Description
Management Advisory on Controlling and Protecting Sensitive FTC Information
File
oigadvisoryonsensitivefilemaintenance.pdf
Joint Report
Yes
Participating OIG
Federal Trade Commission OIG
Agency Wide
Yes (agency-wide)
Questioned Costs
$0
Funds for Better Use
$0
View report on Oversight.gov

Recommendations

Develop policies and practices within the bureaus related to limiting the sharing and maintenance of NPI.

Incorporate the use of encrypted messaging and password protection for the delivery of documents and communications that it considers most sensitive.