Office of Privacy, Governmental Liaison and Disclosure
Mission
To preserve and enhance public confidence by advocating for the protection and proper use of identity information.
Overview
The security and privacy of taxpayer and employee information is one of the Service's highest priorities. As such, the Office of Privacy, Information Protection and Data Security (PIPDS) was formed in July 2007 to provide a centralized privacy program that combined responsibility for all of the major privacy programs under one office. In June 2011, the Governmental Liaison and Disclosure and Safeguards offices merged with PIPDS to form the current Privacy, Governmental Liaison and Disclosure office.
The PGLD organization promotes public confidence through the protection of the taxpayer's personally identifiable information, such as name and Social Security number, and the prevention of threats and vulnerabilities. The organization also ensures Servicewide integrity by proactively providing leadership, policy guidance, direction and awareness for the Service’s privacy program areas. PGLD is also responsible for protecting information systems used for tax administration from unauthorized access, disruption and modification.
Headquarters
Internal Revenue Service, OS:P
1111 Constitution Avenue NW, IR-7052
Washington, DC 20224
