SCDS Privacy Act Statement and User Account Data

When signing up for a SWIFT Portal account, the FAA collects user information for the routine workings of SWIFT Portal administration. The FAA uses this data in accordance with the FAA Privacy and Website Policy. Additionally, please see the supplemental SCDS statement below:

Privacy Act Statement (5 U.S.C. § 552a(e)(3)):

Authority: Information solicited by the Federal Aviation Administration SWIM Cloud Distribution System (SCDS) portal is authorized by 49 U.S.C. § 44718. The FAA authority to release National Airspace System (NAS) data is pursuant to title 49, United States Code (49 U.S.C), section 106, subsections (1) and (m).

Purpose: The SCDS Portal is an application used to acknowledge the agreement between the FAA and internal or external individuals seeking access to NAS data. The information collected is used to allow a user access to the System Services.

Routine Uses: In accordance with the Privacy Act system of records notice, DOT/ALL 13 - Internet/Intranet Activity and Access Records, this information is routinely used to: provide information to any person(s) authorized to assist in an approved investigation of improper access or usage of DOT computer systems; to an actual or potential party or his or her authorized representative for the purpose of negotiation or discussion of such matters as settlement of the case or matter in litigation, or informal discovery proceedings; to contractors, grantees, experts, consultants, detailees, and other non-DOT employees performing or working on a contract, service, grant cooperative agreement, or other assignment from the Federal government, when necessary to accomplish an agency function related to this system of records; and to other government agencies where required by law.

Disclosure: Submission of the information is voluntary, however, failure to submit requested information will result in FAA’s inability to grant you access to the system.