C.2.7.2 - Legislation testimony

Legislation Testimony involves activities associated with providing testimony/evidence in support or, or opposition to, legislation from conception to adoption.

Subject to exception conditions described below, the recommended security categorization for the legislation testimony information type is as follows:

Security category

C.2.7.2 - Legislation testimony = {(confidentiality, Low), (integrity, Low), (availability, Low)}

Confidentiality Low

The confidentiality impact level is the effect of unauthorized disclosure of legislation testimony information on the ability of responsible agencies to provide testimony/evidence in support or, or opposition to, legislation from conception to adoption. Most testimony regarding legislation is in the public domain, and even premature release should result in no more than limited harm to agency assets, personnel, or operations. Special Factors Affecting Confidentiality Impact Determination: The effects of loss of confidentiality of some information applicable to pending testimony may result in attempts by competing interests to influence and/or impede a specific legislative process. The consequences to agency programs and of the ability of an agency to perform its mission can be very serious. Premature public release of draft testimony before internal coordination and review has been conducted can result in unnecessary criticism of the proposed testimony and damage public confidence in the agency. These consequences are particularly likely where the release includes unedited internal commentary and discussion. The results of unauthorized disclosure of information to the public can imperil specific agency programs, but a consequent loss of public confidence can do persistent harm to an agency's ability to effectively perform its mission. This can result in assignment of a moderate impact level to such information. Some information associated with legislative testimony is classified national security information and is outside the scope of this guideline. Recommended Confidentiality Impact Level: The provisional confidentiality impact level recommended for legislation testimony information is low.

Integrity Low

The integrity impact level is based on the specific mission and the data supporting that mission, not on the time required to detect the modification or destruction of information. Unauthorized modification or destruction of information affecting external publication of testimony associated with legislation (e.g., web pages, electronic mail) may adversely affect inter-agency relationships, relations with Congress, or public confidence in the agency. However, damage to the mission would usually be limited. Recommended Integrity Impact Level: The provisional integrity impact level recommended for legislation testimony information is low.

Availability Low

The availability impact level is based on the specific mission and the data supporting that mission, not on the time required to re-establish access to the legislation testimony information. The legislation testimony processes are usually tolerant of delays. Special Factors Affecting Availability Impact Determination: Excessive recovery delays can result in damage to agency reputation and to interests associated with specific legislation. This can result in assignment of a moderate impact level to such information. Recommended Availability Impact Level: The provisional availability impact level recommended for legislation testimony information is low.