Q : How do you protect my information?

All personal information is “For Official Use Only” and is handled in accordance with Department of Homeland Security (DHS) policy.  Accordingly, E-Verify seeks to protect personal information in physical and electronic form using physical, technical, and administrative safeguards, such as encryption, passwords, audit logs, and formal data sharing agreements with authorized entities.  Furthermore, all E-Verify personnel must complete annual privacy training to ensure they properly handle all personal information.  Additional information can be found in the latest Privacy Impact Assessment pertaining to E-Verify, as operated under USCIS, which can be found in the "Related Links" section of the E-Verify Q&A main page.