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We were all informed that, starting May 5th, Goddard would be sending badge swipe data to The Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The OMB demand for badge swipe data is based on the USE-IT Act, which was passed by the previous Congress and administration. Its purpose is to identify federal facilities in the largest agencies with low occupancy rates.
In negotiations with NASA Goddard Protective Services and the Labor Relations Office, Protective Services has agreed to the following statement concerning the use of badge swipe data and Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) footage:
“The Goddard Space Flight Center, to include all component locations, utilizes a series of Electronic Physical Security Access Control (EPACS) Devices and Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) network to maintain the protection and observation of the Center and facilities. These devices monitor the access authorization for employees, contractors and visitors to enter the center or buildings and provide notice to Security Police Officers if a person does not have authorization to enter the facility. The CCTV system is deployed at all entry control points and other areas as required for the Center and facilities. These devices are not used for time and attendance nor are they provided to managers for daily time and date verification. The system records can be utilized by NASA Protective Services and the Office of the Inspector General during any investigation. A supervisor cannot request employee verification of a specific time/date of entry due to a time card discrepancy. While extremely rare, if OPS or the OIG received a credible allegation of time card abuse/fraud, the right to use all available evidence in support of the official investigation will be utilized. Any request for access to Protective Services systems must be approved by the Chief of Protective Services.” |
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