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DHS/USSS/PIA-033 USSS Use of Facial Recognition Technology

The United States Secret Service (USSS or Secret Service) is conducting this Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) because Secret Service personnel may use facial recognition technology (FRT) during law enforcement activities that fall within Secret Service’s jurisdiction.

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WhatsApp Privacy Policy and Notice

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS or Department) will only use WhatsApp channels listed on the DHS Social Media Directory for external relations (communications/outreach/public dialogue), to make information and services widely available to the general public, while promoting transparency and accountability, as a service for those seeking information about, or services from, the Department.

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SnapChat Privacy Policy and Notice

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS or Department) will only use the Snapchat accounts listed on the DHS Social Media Directory for external relations (communications/outreach/public dialogue), to make information and services widely available to the general public, while promoting transparency and accountability, as a service for those seeking information about, or services from, the Department.

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Secretary Mayorkas Launches New Office of Homeland Security Statistics

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas launched the Office of Homeland Security Statistics (OHSS), which will advance the Department’s statistical reporting and analysis capabilities.

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Fiscal Year 2024 FOIA Memorandum for Component Heads

Chief Privacy Officer Memorandum For Component Heads: Fiscal Year 2024 Reminder of Responsibilities and Obligations under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)

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DHS Privacy Office Strategic Plan FY 2023 - 2027

The DHS Privacy Office Strategic Plan supports the Office’s mission of promoting and protecting our shared values of privacy and transparency, while safeguarding the homeland. This page contains the Privacy Office Strategic Plan for FY 2023-FY 2027.

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Threads Privacy Policy and Notice

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS or Department) will use this Threads account for external relations (communications/outreach/public dialogue), to make information and services 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 Threads account and controls who at the Department has access to make changes to the account.

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DHS/TSA/PIA-053 TSA Unmanned Aircraft Systems

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is responsible for security in all modes of transportation and has broad authority to assess threats to transportation and to direct implementation of measures intended to safeguard security at airports and other transportation facilities. Among its programs, TSA conducts vulnerability assessments at airports and other transportation centers and plans to operate unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) to improve these assessments. TSA may also use UAS for law enforcement operations at special events and to assist with the response to transportation incidents such as rail accidents, pipeline spills, or downed aircraft. 

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Affirmation Declaration Documents

Affirmation Declaration Documents for DHS FOIA (OBIM)

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DPIAC Recommendations Report 2022-01 & 2022-02

Report 2022-01 and 2022-02 of the DHS Data Privacy and Integrity Advisory Committee on Privacy Recommendations in connection with Information Sharing and Emerging Technologies Cloud Migration.