DOE Warning Banner

Background

As part of a recent Department of Energy requirement, Berkeley Lab will be implementing warning banners more prominently than before. While previously you may have acknowledged a warning banner when using the VPN, logging onto a secure system, or taking the annual SEC203 training, warning banners will soon be present at every computer login, during single sign on authentication, and elsewhere.

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 This system is  operated under a contract with the  Federal Government. It is
 for authorized use only.  Users (authorized or unauthorized) have no explicit
 or implicit expectation  of privacy. Any or  all uses of this  system and all
 files  on  this  system  may be  intercepted,  monitored,  recorded,  copied,
 audited, inspected, and  disclosed to authorized site,  Department of Energy,
 and  law enforcement  personnel, as  well  as authorized  officials of  other
 agencies, both domestic and foreign.  By using this system, the user consents
 to such  interception, monitoring, recording, copying,  auditing, inspection,
 and disclosure at  the discretion of authorized site or  Department of Energy
 personnel.   Unauthorized  or improper  use  of  this  system may  result  in
 administrative  disciplinary  action and  civil  and  criminal penalties.  By
 continuing to use  this system you indicate your awareness  of and consent to
 these terms and conditions of use, LOG OFF IMMEDIATELY if you do not agree to
 the conditions stated in this warning. Additional terms at go.lbl.gov/banner.
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FAQ

What is changing?

There is no change in Lab policy or practice. This is simply a renewed effort to display the warning banner in more places. These banners will serve as a reminder that work conducted on Lab-provided computers is subject to review by DOE and should not be considered private. This has always been the case.

Why is this happening now?

The Department of Energy asked Berkeley Lab to adjust our warning banner implementation to be more prominently displayed to the Lab community.

Do other labs do this?

Yes, all other Office of Science Labs have similar warning banners in place.

Can I opt out of having a warning banner on my device?

There is no opportunity to opt-out of the warning banner requirement.

What actions do I need to take?

Berkeley Lab IT is developing implementation guidance and will update Lab staff on specific actions to take in the near future. This FAQ will be updated with additional information at that time.

You can refer to this page as https://go.lbl.gov/banner