Confidentiality

NASA removes all personal and carrier information from a close call report so that the identity of the reporting employee or anyone mentioned in the report cannot be determined. NASA will not share any information that could enable someone to determine the person making the close call report or information that is referred to in the report on the basis of indirect identifiers such as train ID or the milepost at which an event occurred. NASA removes and returns any identifying information on reports.

Yes. All information that could identify someone is removed before it can be shared. Even if no names are given, NASA will not share any information that could enable someone to determine the person making the close call report or the person(s) referred to in the report on the basis of indirect identifiers such as train ID or the milepost at which an event occurred.

NASA will destroy any information you provided either by telephone or in writing.

No, the PRT receives C³RS summary reports from NASA with personal/carrier information removed or de-identified. Carriers agree they will not use the data to identify who else might be engaged in the same activity or to discipline and decertify employees for that behavior.

No, the PRT receives a C³RS summary from NASA with personal/carrier information removed or de-identified. FRA receives an annual C³RS summary report with no personal/carrier information.

No. NASA will never reveal the identity of someone making a close call report, even if a report is not accepted.

In the event of a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request or legal action for your close call report or interview, NASA will keep that information confidential.