IncidentResponsev2

Legal Authorities and Regulatory Constraints Task

Purpose

Ensure all IR activities operate within State legal authorities, privacy protections, and mission partner regulatory frameworks.

Standards

• IR teams will generally operate under State authorities.
• Supporting CIKR missions introduces privacy/civil liberty constraints.
• Constraints must be reviewed with mission owner.

Procedural Steps (Checklist)

Identify Applicable Legal Authorities

• Confirm state activation status and rules.
• Engage legal support (JAG or organizational counsel).
• Clarify privacy and civil liberty constraints (PII, HIPAA, etc).

Validate Mission Activities Against Constraints

• Review planned IR actions with legal.
• Adjust procedures to align with legal guidance.

Document and Maintain Legal Reviews

• Record all legal consultations and approvals.
• Maintain documentation with incident logs.

Maintain Awareness and Adjust As Needed

• Review legal considerations during mission briefings.
• Immediately pause and consult if issues arise.

Tools and Resources

Purpose	Tools
Legal consultation	MS Teams, Email
Documentation	SharePoint, Confluence

Revision History

Date	Version	Description	Author
2025-05-02	1.1	Expanded with legal coordination procedures	Leo