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DHS accomplishes its mission while embedding and enforcing privacy protections and transparency in all DHS activities. All DHS information technology systems, technologies, rulemakings, programs, pilot projects, information collections, information sharing activities, or forms that collect personally identifiable information or have a privacy impact are subject to the oversight of the Chief Privacy Officer and the requirements of U.S. data privacy and disclosure laws. The
Chief Privacy Officer
is also the Chief Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Officer, and, in addition to managing the DHS
Privacy Office
, oversees FOIA policy, program oversight, training, and the efficacy of the DHS FOIA program.
Learn about the process used to embed privacy into
DHS systems and programs
.
Read examples of how
DHS protects your privacy
.
The privacy compliance process is an ongoing cycle that makes sure there is oversight and transparency into Department activities and show accountability to the public.
Compliance
Request or search our FOIA Library for records.
FOIA
The Privacy Office serves as both an advisor and oversight body for the Department’s privacy-sensitive programs and systems.
Oversight
The Privacy Office ensures Department activities follow DHS privacy policy and applies privacy protections across the Department in a consistent manner.
Policy
DHS works to protect the privacy of members of the public.
Protecting Your Privacy
Read the Privacy and FOIA Reports.
Privacy
The privacy awareness training program equips employees to proactively protect PII.
Training
October 21, 2025
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Press Releases
DHS Exposes how FEMA Officials Under the Biden Administration Systematically Refused Aid to Disaster Survivors on Purely Political Discrimination, Refers Case to the Department of Justice
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Last Updated:
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Homeland Security Enterprise
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Academic Engagement
Artificial Intelligence at DHS
Civil Rights and Civil Liberties
Customer Experience (CX) at DHS
DHS Center for Faith
Do Business with DHS
Federal Protective Service
Financial Assistance
Homeland Security Investigations
Information Sharing
Intelligence and Analysis
International Engagement
Law Enforcement
Ombudsman Offices
Privacy
Compliance
FOIA
Oversight
Protecting Your Privacy
Reports
Training
Veterans and Homeland Security
Human Trafficking
Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Preventing Terrorism and Targeted Violence
Resilience
Science and Technology
Trade and Economic Security
Transportation Security
Subscribe
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Publications Library
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Privacy
DHS accomplishes its mission while embedding and enforcing privacy protections and transparency in all DHS activities. All DHS information technology systems, technologies, rulemakings, programs, pilot projects, information collections, information sharing activities, or forms that collect personally identifiable information or have a privacy impact are subject to the oversight of the Chief Privacy Officer and the requirements of U.S. data privacy and disclosure laws. The
Chief Privacy Officer
is also the Chief Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Officer, and, in addition to managing the DHS
Privacy Office
, oversees FOIA policy, program oversight, training, and the efficacy of the DHS FOIA program.
Learn about the process used to embed privacy into
DHS systems and programs
.
Read examples of how
DHS protects your privacy
.
The privacy compliance process is an ongoing cycle that makes sure there is oversight and transparency into Department activities and show accountability to the public.
Compliance
Request or search our FOIA Library for records.
FOIA
The Privacy Office serves as both an advisor and oversight body for the Department’s privacy-sensitive programs and systems.
Oversight
The Privacy Office ensures Department activities follow DHS privacy policy and applies privacy protections across the Department in a consistent manner.
Policy
DHS works to protect the privacy of members of the public.
Protecting Your Privacy
Read the Privacy and FOIA Reports.
Privacy
The privacy awareness training program equips employees to proactively protect PII.
Training
October 21, 2025
|
Press Releases
DHS Exposes how FEMA Officials Under the Biden Administration Systematically Refused Aid to Disaster Survivors on Purely Political Discrimination, Refers Case to the Department of Justice
Keywords
Privacy
Last Updated:
09/17/2025
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