Which document sets policy for sanctions on cleared contractor employees who violate security policies?

Which document sets policy for sanctions on cleared contractor employees who violate security policies?

• A. The Federal Acquisition Regulation
• B. DoD Manual 5200.01
• C. The Privacy Act
• D. National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM)

Answer: (D)

Sanctions for cleared contractor personnel who violate security policies are governed by the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual. NISPOM provides the rules for protecting classified information in the private sector and includes enforcement provisions that describe possible consequences for violations, such as removal from access, disciplinary actions, contract adjustments, or referrals for further investigation. The Federal Acquisition Regulation focuses on procurement processes and contract management generally, not on specific sanctions for security violations by cleared staff. DoD Manual 5200.01 covers the DoD Information Security Program and safeguarding sensitive information, but it does not establish the sanctions framework for contractor personnel. The Privacy Act governs handling of personal information in federal records and does not set security-violation sanctions for cleared employees.

Sanctions for cleared contractor personnel who violate security policies are governed by the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual. NISPOM provides the rules for protecting classified information in the private sector and includes enforcement provisions that describe possible consequences for violations, such as removal from access, disciplinary actions, contract adjustments, or referrals for further investigation.

The Federal Acquisition Regulation focuses on procurement processes and contract management generally, not on specific sanctions for security violations by cleared staff. DoD Manual 5200.01 covers the DoD Information Security Program and safeguarding sensitive information, but it does not establish the sanctions framework for contractor personnel. The Privacy Act governs handling of personal information in federal records and does not set security-violation sanctions for cleared employees.