Defending our nation, protecting our liberties.
In the News
- ACLU Records Show 64 Percent Growth in Electronic Spying Since President Took Office - Wash
- Obama Cabinet Flunks Disclosure Test With 19 in 20 Ignoring Law
- New Software Uses Smartphone Camera for Spying
- National 'Virtual ID Card' Scheme Set for Launch (Is There Anything That Could Possibly Go Wrong?)
Mission and Functions
The mission of the Defense Privacy and Civil Liberties Office (DPCLO) is to implement the Department of Defense's Privacy and Civil Liberties programs through advice, monitoring, official reporting, and training. The DPCLO is responsible for the implementation of the Department of Defense Civil Liberties Program.
Principles
- Civil liberties are fundamental rights and freedoms protected by the Constitution of the United States.
- The Department of Defense will protect the civil liberties of its personnel and the public to the greatest extent possible, consistent with its operational requirements.