Guiding  troubled  shipmates  to  seek  advice  from  a chaplain is the best path you can take. You should be polite and discerning. Explain that a chaplain is a better resource in these matters and refer the person to the appropriate  chaplain. Remember, the Navy assigns chaplains  because  chaplains  are  trained  to  render specific  counseling  as  well  as  pastoral  counseling aboard  a  command. For additional information concerning the areas of privileged  communication,  confidentiality,  and  personal privacy, consult the following publications: the  Manual for   Courts-Martial,   Military   Rules   of   Evidence (M.R.E.) 503; the Department of the Navy Freedom of Information  Act  (FOIA)  Program,   SECNAVINST 5720.42E;  and  the  Personal  Privacy  and  Rights  of Individuals   Regarding   Records   Pertaining   to Themselves,  SECNAVINST   5211.5C. Confidentiality As you have just read, privileged communication involves  confidentiality.  You  should  keep  confidential all private and personal information you gain in working for  the  chaplain. You  must  safeguard  against unauthorized   disclosure   all   items   or   information containing  personal  facts.  Personal  facts  include  (but should   not   be   limited   to)   interview   information, appointments  made,  check-in  and  check-out  cards, record  lists,  telephone  lists,  and  correspondence.  You should treat all personal information as if it were For Official Use Only and follow the guidelines set forth in the Department of the Navy Freedom of Information Act, SECNAVINST   5720.42E. Personal Privacy Privileged  communication,  confidentiality,  and personal privacy are all concerned with the rights of the individual.  You  must  be  sensitive  to  a  person’s  rights under  the  Privacy  Act  of  1974,  5  U.S.C.  562a.  In Personal Privacy and Rights of Individuals Regarding Records  Pertaining  to  Themselves,  SECNAVINST 5211.5C,  the  Department  of  the  Navy  outlines  policy, conditions,  and  procedures  concerning  an  individual’s right to privacy. This  instruction  provides  official guidelines   concerning   the   collection   of   personal information. It also covers official policy concerning safeguarding,  maintaining,  using,  accessing,  amending, and issuing personal information. General Rules Concerning    privileged    communication, confidentiality,  and  personal  privacy,  there  are  general rules every RP and chaplain must follow. First, personal privacy—what happens in the office of the chaplain must stay within the office of the chaplain. Second, confidentiality—what  you  overhear  or  know  does  not extend   even   to   your   family   and   friends.   Third, privileged  communication—never  goes  beyond  you. Nothing will give you more serious problems than to break any of these rules. Start early in your career as an RP to learn these principles so they will follow you throughout your naval career. INFORMATION  SECURITY  PROGRAM National   defense   policies   and   procedures   for safeguarding classified information are set forth in the Department of the Navy Information and Personnel Security Program Regulation Manual, OPNAVINST 5510.1H. Duties and Responsibilities OPNAVINST   5510.1H   delineates   the   specific responsibilities  of  all  those  persons  granted  access  to and responsible for classified material, as described in the  following  examples: .  Secretary  of  the  Navy—responsible  for  the establishment  and  maintenance  of  an  Information Security  Program  to  ensure  effective  compliance  with the provisions of U.S. Navy Regulations and general orders,  Executive  orders,  public  laws,  National  Security Council,  Department  of  Defense,  and  other  legally established  directives  regarding  the  protection  of classified   information. . Chief of Naval Operations—responsible to the Secretary of the Navy for policies relating to the security of classified information in the Department of the Navy. . Director of Naval Intelligence—designated as the officer primarily responsible to the Chief of Naval Operations  for  the  effective  compliance  with  the implementation  of  the  Information  Security  Program within the Department of the Navy. l   Commanding   officers—responsible   for compliance with the implementation of the regulations outlined  in  the   Information   Security   Program Regulation,  DOD 5200.1R, and  Department  of  the  Navy Information   and   Personnel   Security   Program 6-8