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2026-03-03T16:01:08-05:00
Protecting Veteran Privacy
Steps to Report a Privacy Complaint
Information about how you can report suspected VA privacy violations to your VACO, VHA, VBA and NCA Privacy Officer.
Make a Privacy Act Request
Request access or changes to VA records that contain your personal information.
Find Privacy Impact Assessments
Up-to-date privacy risk assessments of VA technology, systems, and programs.
Find a System of Records Notice
An up-to-date list of published VA Privacy Act Systems of Records, including those prior to 1995.
VA Policies on Privacy
Up-to-date listing of VA Privacy Policies, Procedures, and Regulations.
Find a Computer Matching Agreement
Up-to-date listing of all VA computer matching agreements posted in the Federal Register.
Submit a FOIA Request
Request non-personal VA records. To request personal records, make a
Privacy Act Request
Digital Fact Sheets
Access and explore VA Privacy digital fact sheets online.
Public VA Reports on Privacy
Latest VA privacy reports to Congress and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).
Privacy Act Exemptions and Rules
Up-to-date list of VA exemptions to Privacy Act requirements.
Fraud Awareness
Information about how Veterans can report suspected identity theft and healthcare and benefits fraud.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to Veteran’s questions about their personal sensitive data stored at VA.
Recent News
Opening protected emails from the Department of Veterans Affairs
Have you ever received an email from VA that prompts you to open it with a one-time passcode or a secure web link? These steps mean that the email has an extra layer of security applied to protect your sensitive information.
Protecting Veterans from Romance Scams
In 2024,
53% of men and 47% of women
reportedly experienced some form of romance scam in an online dating environment.
Shhh! It’s Not Their Business
Social media and gaming platforms and the internet are all increasingly targeted by bad actors – so take a few simple precautions to stay safe.
Acting Senior Agency Official for Privacy: Paul Lawrence, Ph. D.
For more information about VA Privacy Policies, call VA Privacy Service at
202-273-5070
Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. ET
Contact VA Privacy Service at
privacyservice@va.gov
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Date last updated March 3, 2026
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