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DHS Privacy Compliance Directive on the Collection, Use, Retention, and Dissemination of Personally Identifiable Information

This Directive provides DHS policy regarding responsibilities and procedures regarding the collection, use, retention and dissemination of personally identifiable information in DHS systems. 

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Geospatial Policy and Governance

Serving as the DHS Geospatial Information Officer to provide leadership, strategic direction, and oversight for geospatial data, technology, and standards

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Strategic Guidance and National Priorities for U.S. Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience (2024-2025)

In accordance with the Department of Homeland Security's Secretary's responsibilities outlined in the National Security Memorandum-22 on Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience (NSM-22), the Secretary issued this strategic guidance for improving the security and resilience of our nation's critical infrastructure, including priorities to guide our shared efforts throughout the 2024-2025 national critical infrastructure risk management cycle established in NSM-22.

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The CIS Ombudsman’s Webinar Series: Joint Webinar with USCIS on its New Fee Rule

On February 27, 2024, the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Office of the Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman (CIS Ombudsman) hosted a joint webinar with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) on USCIS’ final rule to update certain immigration and naturalization fees (fee rule).

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DHS Policies from Executive Order on Public Trust-Public Safety

DHS Policies released in accordance with the Executive Order on Public Trust-Public Safety

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Under Secretary Silvers Delivers Remarks at the Munich Cyber Security Conference

Under Secretary for Strategy, Policy, and Plans Robert Silvers delivered remarks at the 2023 Munich Cyber Security Conference.

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Program Accountability and Risk Management

The Office of Program Accountability and Risk Management manages DHS-wide policy, governance, and oversight of the largest and most complex DHS acquisition programs and supports senior leadership to ensure effective and efficient program execution.

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Delegation 2001: Delegation to the Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs

Delegation 2001 vests authority in the Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs to manage the public affairs duties of the Department of Homeland Security.

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Internet Security Policy

Describes how DHS monitors the frequency of requests for DHS.gov content.

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FPS Management Directives

Directives establishing policies, requirements, and responsibilities related to operations of the Federal Protective Service.