DHS/OIG/PIA-005 Classified Data Forensics Workstation (CDFW)

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) is responsible for conducting and supervising independent and objective audits, inspections, and investigations of DHS’s programs and operations. The DHS OIG Office of Investigations (INV) will operate a stand-alone Classified Data Forensics Workstation (CDFW) to assist with OIG’s investigative mission. The CDFW will process electronically stored information (ESI) obtained from digital evidence devices (e.g., electronic devices, USB/thumb drives, CDs/DVDs) acquired as part of active investigations of alleged criminal, civil, or administrative violations by DHS employees, contractors, grantees, beneficiaries, and other individuals and entities associated with DHS. OIG conducted this Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) because the data that may be obtained and processed from digital evidence devices may consist of personally identifiable information (PII) and/or sensitive personally identifiable information (SPII). October 2024

Associated SORN(s):

• DHS/OIG-002 Investigative Records System