Protecting an individual's privacy is of utmost importance
Privacy has been at the heart of our democracy from the inception, and we need it now more than ever.
Executive Order 13719Learn about Federal Privacy
Interested in learning more about how agencies protect your privacy? Explore our collection of short videos to learn more about roles in Federal privacy, the Privacy Act, and privacy impact assessments.
Roles in Federal Privacy
Learn about how the Federal Privacy Council, Senior Agency Officials for Privacy, and agency privacy programs strive to preserve the public’s trust in government by upholding the highest standards for collecting, maintaining, using, and disseminating information about people.
The Privacy Act of 1974
Learn about a cornerstone of Federal privacy law, the Privacy Act of 1974, and the rights and protections it provides for individuals whose information agencies require to carry out their mission of serving the American people.
Privacy Impact Assessments
Learn about privacy impact assessments – one of the most valuable tools Federal agencies use to manage privacy risks and ensure compliance with applicable privacy requirements.
Resources
President's Management Agenda
The President’s Management Agenda (PMA) lays out a long-term vision for modernizing the Federal Government. Learn about the PMA's Cross-Agency Priority (CAP) Goals.
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