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Abbreviation(s) and Synonym(s):

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Definition(s):

A system of records is a group of records under the control of a Federal agency which contains a personal identifier (such as a name, date of birth, finger print, Social Security Number, and Employee Number) and one other item of personal data (such as home address, performance rating, and blood type) from which information is retrieved using a personal identifier.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-79-2

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