scope:

Purpose:

This manual is composed of two volumes, each containing its own purpose. In accordance with the authority in DoD Directive 5105.53, the January 11, 2021 Deputy Secretary of Defense Memorandum, and DoD Instruction (DoDI) 5400.11:

• This manual implements policy, assigns responsibilities, and provides procedures for compliance with Section 552a of Title 5, United States Code (U.S.C.), also known and referred to in this volume as the "Privacy Act of 1974," as amended, and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular No. A-130.

• This volume assigns responsibilities and provides procedures for preparing for and responding to known or suspected breaches of personally identifiable information (PII). In accordance with OMB Memorandum M-17-12, this volume serves as the DoD Breach Preparedness and Response Plan, sometimes referred to as the "Plan" in this volume.