| name | PT-6(1)_routine-uses |
| description | Review all routine uses published in the system of records notice at [organization-defined] to ensure continued accuracy, and to ensure that routine u |
| category | configuration |
| version | 5.2.0 |
| author | cyberstrike-official |
| tags | ["nist","sp800-53","rev5","pt-6-1","pt","enhancement"] |
| tech_stack | ["any"] |
| cwe_ids | ["CWE-359"] |
| chains_with | [] |
| prerequisites | ["PT-6"] |
| severity_boost | {} |
PT-6(1) Routine Uses
Enhancement of: PT-6
High-Level Description
Family: Personally Identifiable Information Processing and Transparency (PT)
Framework: NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5
A PRIVACT routine use is a particular kind of disclosure of a record outside of the federal agency maintaining the system of records. A routine use is an exception to the PRIVACT prohibition on the disclosure of a record in a system of records without the prior written consent of the individual to whom the record pertains. To qualify as a routine use, the disclosure must be for a purpose that is compatible with the purpose for which the information was originally collected. The PRIVACT requires agencies to describe each routine use of the records maintained in the system of records, including the categories of users of the records and the purpose of the use. Agencies may only establish routine uses by explicitly publishing them in the relevant system of records notice.
What to Check
How to Test
Step 1: Review Documentation
Examine the System Security Plan (SSP) and related artifacts for PT-6(1) implementation details. Verify the organization has documented how this control is satisfied.
Step 2: Validate Implementation
# For cloud environments, use cloud-audit-mcp tools
# For on-premises, review system configurations directly
# Example: Check if account management policies exist
grep -r "account.management\|access.control" /etc/security/ 2>/dev/null
Step 3: Test Operating Effectiveness
Verify the control is actively functioning, not just documented. Check logs, configurations, and operational evidence.
Tools
| Tool | Purpose | Usage |
|---|
| Manual Review | Documentation and interview-based | N/A |
Remediation Guide
Control Statement
Review all routine uses published in the system of records notice at [organization-defined] to ensure continued accuracy, and to ensure that routine uses continue to be compatible with the purpose for which the information was collected.
