DHS DCAT v3 Extension Terms

The classification of this Data Inventory Record as either Public or Non-Public.

Can this record be published in data.gov?

• Yes = Public
• No = Non-Public

The DHS Component (sub-agency) the data pertains too.

• MGMT
• CISA
• CBP
• FEMA
• S&T
• TSA
• ICE
• USCIS
• FPS
• FLETC
• USSS
• USCG

A reason for which the dataset is not published to data.gov (I.e. not marked as 'public' for accessLevel and not marked as 'public' for dataCatalogRecordAccessLevel). Must be provided as a comma separated list including one or more of the following:

• PII Sensitive
• Security Risk
• Legal Liability
• Intellectual Property Rights
• Confidential Business Information
• Restricted by Contract
• FOIA Exemption
• OMB Director Discretion

Either a name or email (individual or group) of the individual responsible for overseeing the information contained in the resource. Include the point of contact information with either a name or email (individual or group) when submitting via Excel or a full Vcard when submitting via JSON.

Either a name or email (individual or group) of the individual responsible for the accuracy of the information contained in the resource when submitting via Excel or a full Vcard when submitting via JSON.

Either a name or email (individual or group) of the administrator of the dataset who ensures the information is properly stored, maintained, accessible, and protected. If submitting via JSON, a full Vcard.

Either a name or email (individual or group) of the individual who has physical possession of the information. If submitting via JSON, a full Vcard.

The FISMA ID is a unique identifier that describes various key characteristics of a specific system.

If the dataset is part of a system that has a FISMA ID then the FISMA ID should be provided.

Example:

• FSA-00100-MAJ-00100
• - OR -
• TSA-02379-SUB-00465

A contract that states what and how information can be shared or utilized.

Example:

• https://www.dhs.gov/sites/default/files/publications/privacy_crcl_guidance_ise_2009-01_0.pdf

DHS

• https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/fingerprint

The legislation or executive order under which the data was collected.

The specific document or policy that grants you permission to collect specific data.

Example:

• https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-28/chapter-I/part-28/subpart-B/section-28.12

The document, legislation or executive order under which he data can be released.

Examples:

• https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-6/chapter-I/part-7/subpart-B/section-7.23
• https://irp.fas.org/dni/icd/icd-403.pdf

The policy indicating the time period in which the records are retained.

Example:

• DAA-0563-2013-0005 (link below)

The date on which the Privacy Threshold Assessment (PTA) was adjudicated

The Federal Inventory Processing Standard that the dataset conforms to, if any.

Example:

• FIPS201-3
• https://csrc.nist.gov/publications/detail/fips/201/3/final

The numerical percentage (0-100) of the dataset that is NIEM compliant.

True or False

Is the information in the resource written in Unicode (does the code given to each character start with the letter 'u')?

Information containing foreign languages/characters are typically written in Unicode format (U+XXX).

True or False

Are the names of individuals and other entities stored in a way (e.g. Roman characters) that can be shared across systems?

The standard of converting text from one language to Roman characters.

Example:

• https://www.iso.org/ics/01.140.10/x/

An identifier for the originating dataset (the DHS Unique Identifier if possible or DOI or URL for externally developed datasets).

Example:

• Mobius - creates TRM Data which TRM team uses for various projects.

The unique identifier of downstream datasets fed by this dataset.

Example:

• In this instance, Mobius would include the unique identifier for downstream datasets.

True or False

The data in the dataset is composed of publicly available data and maybe compiled from multiple sources.

True or False

The dataset is aquired from a private sector provider (may be purchased or acquired via agreement).

True or False

The dataset has a data dictionary (should be pointed to in the referencedBy attribute).

True or False

Is the quality of the information in the resource known?

A simple measure of the data quality, on a scale of 0-100.

A written account evaluating the quality of the information contained within the resource.

Example:

• This dataset has some gaps in critical areas. Efforts are underway to remediate.
•  
• This dataset is based on information obtained in 2017. Efforts underway to obtain current data.

The landing page (URL) that provides you access to the NIEM interface.

Must be a URL.

Example:

• ECS
• ECS, GeoMgmt Inc.

The functional subject area of the resource.

List:

• Biometrics
• CBRN
• Cybersecurity
• Emergency Mgmt. Geospatial
• Immigration
• Infra. Protection
• Intelligence
• International Trade
• Law Enforcement
• Maritime
• Mission Support & Mgmt.
• Screening

True or False

Data Set or Data Source is streaming. The data is constantly updated.

The steps or actions an individual must take to gain access to the dataset. Can work in conjunction with accessRights (max length 5,000 characters).

Example: 'Visit the (accessURL) link and then click on 'Your ArcGIS organization's URL and enter and click Continue'

The number of 2-dimensional tables in the data.

The total number of records in the data.

The security classification of the data.

Example:

• CUI
• Confidential
• Secret
• Top Secret

True or False

The information in the resource contains enough personal records or enough personal information in order to identify an individual.

True or False

The information in the resource contains financial information.

Example:

• Bank Statements
• Credit Reports
• W2
• Net Worth
• Bank Secrecy

True or False

The information in the resource contains information about events which are tagged with a specific place and time.

True or False

The information in the resource contains facial recognition data or images of human faces.

Example:

• https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/global-entry-master-dataset

True or False

The information in the resource contains fingerprint data or images of fingerprints.

Example:

• https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/global-entry-master-dataset

True or False

The information in the resource contains Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).

True or False

The information in the resource contains Protected Health Information (PHI).

Examples:

• Medical Records
• Diagnoses
• Medicul Results

True or False

The information in the resource contains Personally Identifiable Information (PII).

Reference: https://www.dhs.gov/sites/default/files/publications/dhs%20policy%20directive%20047-01-007%20handbook%20for%20safeguarding%20sensitive%20PII%2012-4-2017.pdf

True or False

The information in the resource contains geospatial information.

Example:

• https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/fema-historical-disaster-declarations-shp
• https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/formerly-used-defense-sites-fuds-public-properties

True or False

The information in the resource contains environmental information.

Example:

• https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/environmental-planning-historic-preservation-2dedc

True or False

The information in the resource contains information pertaining to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA).

True or False

The information in the resource contains 8 USC 1367.

Reference: https://www.dhs.gov/sites/default/files/publications/dhs_foia_instruction_section_1367_information.pdf

True or False

The information in the resource contains propriety commercial information.

Example:

• https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/automated-commercial-environment-international-trade-data-system-master-dataset

True or False

The information in the resource contains information pertaining to immigration.

Example:

• Asylee
• Resident Status
• Visas
• Victims of Human Trafficking
• https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/immigration-statistics-ef958

True or False

The information in the resource contains critical infrastructure information.

Example:

• https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/emergency-medical-service-ems-stations
• https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/ilss-data

True or False

The information in the resource contains protected critical infrastructure information.

True or False

The information in the resource contains biometric information.

Example:

• https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/global-entry-master-dataset
• https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/arrival-departure-information-system-b3b75

True or False

The information has dissemination restrictions.

True or False

The information in the resource contains information that is deemed Law Enforcement Sensative.

True or False

The data is created manually or artificially apart from the data generated by real-world events. This may include data that is generated for the purposes of modeling and may be generated by a computer simulation. The data approximates real data, but does not necessarily reflect the real world. This includes synthetically derived data (e.g. data that is created programmatically from a set of source data, typically with some algorithm applied)

True or False

The identifying information in the resource has been removed or changed so that the individual cannot be identified.

Where the data is located?

Example:

• CIRRUS
• AWS GovCloud

True or False

Is the dataset stored in the cloud?

True or False

The information can be easily accessed by individuals within the DHS component that created it?

True or False

The information can be easily accessed by individuals within all of DHS?

True or False

The information can be easily accessed by the general public?

The date of when the information was submitted into the system.

The period of time the metadata record is valid for.

Must be in xsd duration form.

Example:

• P1Y=Period 1 Year
• P2M=Period 2 Months
• P3W=Period 3 Weeks
• P4D=Period 4 Days
• P1Y2M=Period 1 Year & 2 Months