Privacy
The Department’s Privacy Office partners with privacy staff in each Component to assess all new or proposed Department programs, systems, technologies or rule-makings for privacy risks, and recommends privacy protections.
Privacy Office
The Privacy Office is responsible for evaluating Department programs, systems, and initiatives for potential privacy impacts, and providing mitigation strategies to reduce the privacy impact.
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
FOIA promotes government openness and accountability by giving the public the right to request copies of records in the possession of federal executive branch agencies, exclusive of nine exemptions and three special law enforcement provisions.
Website Privacy Policy
We collect NO personal information like names or addresses when you visit our website.
Compliance
An overview of our compliance process and related documents, including PIAs, SORNs and Computer Matching Agreements.
Privacy Reviews and Investigations
Privacy investigations and Privacy Compliance Reviews
Cybersecurity and Privacy
DHS empowers its cybersecurity programs to succeed by integrating privacy protections from the outset.
Policy
Privacy policy directives and guidance memoranda
Events
The Privacy Office sponsors periodic public events.
Privacy and FOIA Reports
The Privacy Office releases a variety of reports related to privacy and FOIA.