PS-8

PS-8 PERSONNEL SANCTIONS

Overview

Number	Title	Impact	Priority	Subject Area
PS-8	Personnel Sanctions	LOW	P3	Personnel Security

Instructions
The organization: PS-8a. Employs a formal sanctions process for individuals failing to comply with established information security policies and procedures; and PS-8b. Notifies Assignment: organization-defined personnel or roles within Assignment: organization-defined time period when a formal employee sanctions process is initiated, identifying the individual sanctioned and the reason for the sanction.

Instructions

The organization:

PS-8a.

Employs a formal sanctions process for individuals failing to comply with established information security policies and procedures; and

PS-8b.

Notifies Assignment: organization-defined personnel or roles within Assignment: organization-defined time period when a formal employee sanctions process is initiated, identifying the individual sanctioned and the reason for the sanction.

Guidance
Organizational sanctions processes reflect applicable federal laws, Executive Orders, directives, regulations, policies, standards, and guidance. Sanctions processes are described in access agreements and can be included as part of general personnel policies and procedures for organizations. Organizations consult with the Office of the General Counsel regarding matters of employee sanctions.

Enhancements