What must be verified for a visitor with a record in JPAS to be granted access?

To grant access to a visitor with a record in the Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS), it is essential to verify the visitor's need-to-know. This principle is grounded in the protection of sensitive information and ensures that individuals are only granted access to information relevant to their official duties or responsibilities. The need-to-know determination serves as a critical filter to safeguard classified or sensitive materials from unauthorized disclosure.

While identification and the duration of the visit may be relevant for overall security protocols, they do not address the specific criteria for access to sensitive information that is governed by the need-to-know principle. The background check can be important for overall screening but is not explicitly required once a record is established in JPAS. Ensuring that a visitor's need-to-know aligns with the information they seek access to is fundamental to maintaining operational security and protecting national interests.