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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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Privacy Office Annual Reports

The DHS Privacy Office publishes an Annual Report to Congress, covering the time period July 1 thru June 30.

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DPIAC Charter & Notice of Establishment

The DHS Data Privacy and Integrity Advisory Committee (DPIAC) provides advice at the request of the Secretary of Homeland Security and the DHS Chief Privacy Officer on programmatic, policy, operational, administrative, and technological issues within DHS that relate to personally identifiable information, as well as data integrity and other privacy-related matters. The DPIAC was established by the Secretary of Homeland Security under the authority of 6 U.S.C. section 451 and operates in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) (5 U.S.C. App)

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Computer Matching Programs

A computer matching program is required pursuant to the Privacy Act of 1974 for any computerized comparison of two or more automated systems of records, or a system of records with non-federal records, for the purpose of establishing or verifying eligibility or compliance as it relates to cash or in-kind assistance or payments under federal benefit programs.

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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 Office Contacts

Contact information for the various Privacy Offices across DHS.

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Privacy Documents for the Office of Operations Coordination (OPS)

Privacy Documents for the Office of Operations Coordination (OPS). Documents including DHS/OPS/PIA-003 through DHS/OPS/PIA-006 and DHS/OPS/PIA-009.