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Applicability
The requirements of this Circular apply to the information resources management activities of all agencies of the Executive Branch of the Federal Government. The requirements of this Circular apply to management activities concerning all information resources in any medium (unless otherwise noted), including paper and electronic information. When an agency acts as a service provider, ultimate responsibility for compliance with applicable requirements of this Circular is not shifted (to the service provider). Agencies shall describe the responsibilities of service providers in relevant agreements with the service providers. Agencies are not required to apply this Circular to national security systems (defined in 44 U.S.C. ยง 3542). For national security systems, agencies should follow applicable statutes, Executive Orders, directives, and internal agency policies.