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===Membership In Organizations===
 
Within the United States there are numerous organizations with
memberships ranging from a few to tens of thousands.  While you may
certainly participate in the activities of any reputable
organization, membership in any international club or professional
organization/activity with foreign members should be reported through
your Staff Security Officer to the Clearance Division (M55). In most
cases there are no security concerns or threats to our employees or
affiliates.  However, the Office of Security needs the opportunity to
research the organization and to assess any possible risk to you and the
information to which you have access.
 
In addition to exercising prudence in your choice of organizational
affiliations, you should endeavor to avoid participation in public
activities of a conspicuously controversial nature because such
activities could focus undesirable attention upon you and the Agency.
NSA employees may, however, participate in bona fide public affairs
such as local politics, so long as such activities do not violate the
provisions of the statutes and regulations which govern the political
activities of all federal employees.  Additional information may be
obtained from your Personnel Representative.