IG REPORT ON NATIONAL SECURITY LETTERS

ISSUES	CORRECTIVE ACTIONS

Database and Tracking Issues	New Web-based Tracking System Central database will minimize the chance of human error	New Audits and Oversight The FBI will work closely with the DOJ National Security Division	Retention of NSLs FBI to retain copies of all signed NSLs

Use and Retention
of Information

Assess Ways to Identify Use of
NSL-derived Information

How to balance operational needs,
Information sharing, and privacy concerns

NSL Data Retention
Working Group

OONI, DOJ, and FBI will evaluate and make recommendations on data retention

Exigent
Letters

Inspection Division/DOJ
Reviews

To determine accountability

Directive Barring
Exigent Letter Use

Discontinue practice & review past use

IOB
Report

Will report any known or discovered misuse

Violations and Control
Practices

Audits

DOJ National Security Division & FBI OGC and Inspection Division

DOJ-NSD Review

Will review any IOB violation reported by the FBI

Legal Review

Review by Division Counsel or Office of the General Counsel

Review of Counterintelligence Files

Field Offices will review and identify and improper requests for full credit reports

Guidance

FBI Headquarters will provide comprehensive guidance on NSL authorities, policies and practices

New Training

Web-based and
in-person training
for all FBI personnel and mandatory course for management

ISSUES