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Privacy Policy Instruction 047 01 006 Privacy Incident Responsibilities and Breach Response Team

Privacy Policy Instruction 047-01-006 Privacy Incident Responsibilities and Breach Response Team

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Computer Matching Agreement Activity Reports

At the end of each calendar year, the Data Integrity Board of each agency that has participated in a computer matching program during the year shall conduct a review of the year's matching programs and submit a report to the head of the agency and to the Office of Management and Budget.

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Computer Matching Agreements and Notices

Computer Matching Agreements and Notices

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LinkedIn

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS or Department) will use this LinkedIn page 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. DHS OPA serves as the executive agent for the DHS LinkedIn page and controls who has and will maintain access.

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GovDelivery

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS or Department) will use the GovDelivery service to deliver email bulletin messages to self-subscribed users.  DHS Office of Public Affairs (OPA) serves as the executive agent for the DHS GovDelivery Service and controls who, at the Department, has access to send email bulletins, create or delete topics.

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Privacy Policy for DHS Mobile Applications

This instruction implements DHS Directive 047-01, Privacy Policy and Compliance concerning DHS mobile applications intended for use by DHS employees and/or the public.

Minor edit made in December 2018.

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Computer Matching Agreements and the Data Integrity Board Instruction 262-01-001

Computer Matching Agreements and the Data Integrity Board Policy Instruction 262-01-001, revision 01 dated April 13, 2018.

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DHS Privacy Office Strategic Plan FY 2019 - 2022

The Privacy Office Strategic Plan reflects our vision for protecting privacy and preserving our role as the premier federal privacy office in the United States. The Strategic Plan ensures our office is optimized to most effectively carry out our mission: to protect individuals by embedding and enforcing privacy protections and transparency in all Department of Homeland Security activities.

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DHS Privacy Office Organizational Chart

View the current organizational chart for the DHS Privacy Office.

 

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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.