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General Information


HHS and CMS in accordance to Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) of 2002 and other policies requires that all Federal CMS and Contractor users of Federal Information Systems to be exposed to security and privacy awareness training materials at least annually. This is to inform federal employees, contractors and other users of information systems that support the operations and assets of the agency, of:

  • Information Security risks associated with technologies and their activities while utilizing those technologies.
  • Responsibilities in complying with agency policies and procedures designed to reduce risks.
  • Overview of protecting Personally Identifying Information (PII) or Personal Health Information (PHI) of any individual as directed in the Privacy Act of 1974.
  • Records Management and Retention.


During onboarding and before access to any HCQIS system or application each user must complete proper training requirements on an annual basis and must provide evidence of completion to his/her respective Security Point of Contact (SPOC) who will track all required training within the organization.

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