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Privacy is an integral part of US-VISIT, and it is essential to the program mission. US-VISIT takes privacy into account from conception through planning and development, and during the execution of every aspect of the US-VISIT program.
The mission of the US-VISIT Privacy Office is to uphold the privacy of people while protecting our national borders. We do this by adhering to the letter and spirit of U.S. privacy laws, complying with fair information practices (notice, choice, access, security and redress), by treating people and their personal information with respect and by ensuring a high standard of privacy protection.
US-VISIT's redress process provides travelers with a fast, easy way to review the personal information collected about them by US-VISIT, to have information corrected as appropriate and, if desired, appeal redress decisions to the Department's Chief Privacy Officer.
US-VISIT's privacy officer and personnel regularly coordinate with their counterparts within the government regarding federal privacy policies and initiatives and meet with interested stakeholders, including privacy and civil liberties organizations. Through ongoing public information and education efforts, coupled with the development and publication of Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) and System of Records Notices (SORNs), US-VISIT maintains accountability and transparency with regard to personal information. These documents are available to the public.
For privacy questions and concerns related to US-VISIT, please contact:
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This page was last reviewed/modified on April 27, 2009.