This warning banner provides privacy and security notices consistent with applicable federal laws, directives, and other federal guidance for accessing this Government system, which includes all devices/storage media attached to this system.

This system is provided for Government-authorized use only.

Unauthorized or improper use of this system is prohibited and may result in disciplinary action and/or civil and criminal penalties. Only specific entities authorized by law may request the disclosure of information from (i.e., query) or submit reports to the National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB). This is a Privacy Act protected system, with routine use provisions contained in 45 CFR 60.18. Employees accessing the system should do so only in accordance with the Privacy Act, 5 USC 552a. Per 45 CFR 60.20(b), any person who violates the Privacy Act may be subject to a civil monetary penalty.

Personal use of social media and networking sites on this system is limited as to not interfere with official work duties and is subject to monitoring.

By using this system, you understand and consent to the following:

• At any time, and for any lawful Government purpose, the government may monitor, record, and audit your system usage and/or intercept, search and seize any communication or data transiting or stored on this system. Therefore, you have no reasonable expectation of privacy.
• Any communication or data transiting or stored on this system may be disclosed or used for any lawful Government purpose.

View the NPDB Rules of Behavior