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Data Privacy

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Instagram Privacy Policy and Notice

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS or Department) will use this Instagram page for external relations (communications/outreach/public dialogue), to make photos and images widely available to the general public, and promote transparency and accountability. DHS Office of Public Affairs (OPA) serves as the executive agent for the DHS Instagram page and controls who at the Department has access to make changes to the page.

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GitHub Privacy Policy and Notice

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS or Department) GitHub privacy policy, notice, and additional information.

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Flickr Privacy Policy and Notice

DHS uses Flickr for external relations to make information and services widely available to the general public, while promoting transparency.

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YouTube Privacy Policy and Notice

DHS uses YouTube for external relations to make information and services widely available to the general public, while promoting transparency.

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X (formerly Twitter) Privacy Policy and Notice

DHS uses X (formerly Twitter) for external relations to make information and services widely available to the general public, while promoting transparency.

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Facebook Privacy Policy and Notice

DHS uses the Facebook page for external relations to make information and services widely available to the general public, while promoting transparency.

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Privacy Advisory Committee

Data Privacy and Integrity Advisory Committee provides advice on programmatic, policy, operational, administrative, and technological issues within the DHS.

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Website Privacy Policy

Our privacy policy explains how DHS handles PII that is provided to us when you visit us online to browse, obtain information, or conduct a transaction.