Privacy

The Department of Homeland Security Privacy Office is the first statutorily-required privacy office in any federal agency, responsible for evaluating Department programs, systems, and initiatives for potential privacy impacts, and providing mitigation strategies to reduce the privacy impact.

Privacy Compliance

Read a summary of our privacy compliance process and find PIAs, SORNs, and CMAs.
Cybersecurity and Privacy

DHS empowers its cybersecurity programs to succeed by integrating privacy protections from the outset.
Events

We host regular meetings of our Privacy Advisory Committee.
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)

Submit a FOIA request or search our FOIA Library for Frequently Requested Records.
Privacy Office

Our authorities, mission, purpose, strategic plan, and organization.
Website Privacy Policy

We collect NO personal information like names or addresses when you visit our website.
Privacy Oversight

Privacy Compliance Reviews (PCR) and privacy investigations.
Privacy Policy

Privacy policy directives and guidance memoranda
Privacy and FOIA Reports

We issue a variety of mandatory reports to Congress and DOJ.