Supports the activities of soliciting, maintaining, and responding to staff, client, and vendor comments regarding proposed regulatory guidelines. The overall accountability rating for this information classification is Low.
Confidentiality level = Low
The confidentiality impact level is the effect of unauthorized disclosure of public comment tracking information on the ability of responsible entities to solicit, maintain, and respond to public comments regarding proposed regulations. The effects of loss of confidentiality of information associated with the public comment process is unlikely to pose the threat of serious harm to organizational assets, personnel or operations. In a few cases, the rationale for public comments can include information that is sensitive in terms of proprietary information or sensitive organizational information, or even trade secret information. However, such cases are exceptional and the information in question would be expected to be representative of information types covered elsewhere in this guideline.
Integrity level = 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 communications that contain public comment tracking information (e.g., web pages, electronic mail) may adversely affect operations or public confidence in the organization, but the damage to the mission would usually be limited.
Availability level = Low
The availability impact level is based on the specific mission and the data supporting that mission, not on the time required to reestablish access to the public comment tracking information. The effects of disruption of access to public comment tracking information or information systems can delay development of standards, guidelines, or regulations. The public comment tracking process is usually tolerant of delays. Permanent loss of comment information may disrupt some organizational operations by showing a lack of due diligence in response to comments.