Privacy

Policy

DHS Privacy Policy directives and instructions.

DHS/USSS/PIA-031 USSS Incident Driven Video Recording System (IDVRS)

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) U.S. Secret Service (Secret Service or USSS) is deploying Incident Driven Video Recording System (IDVRS) technology that provides enhanced transparency during recorded interactions between officers, special agents, and the public. In conformity with the Executive Order on Advancing Effective, Accountable Policing and Criminal Justice Practices to Enhance Public Trust and Public Safety, and to ensure the smooth implementation of a full IDVRS program across the agency, the Secret Service proposes to develop and deploy IDVRS technology amongst its diverse workforce of Uniformed Division personnel, Special Agents, and Technical Law Enforcement personnel through a multi-year phased plan. IDVRS further allows personnel to safely perform their duties during encounters with the public, while also assisting in the collection of evidence for use in prosecutions. The Secret Service is publishing this Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) to assess the privacy risks associated with operational use of incident driven recording technology used during law enforcement interactions with the public, while also outlining the Agency’s intentions regarding footage retention and storage of information collected. This Privacy Impact Assessment discusses testing and evaluation, pending funding and future deployment, and will be updated prior to formal and final deployment. July 2023

DHS/TSA/PIA-054 Security Threat Assessments of Certain Surface Transportation Employees

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is proposing a regulation to carry out the provisions of the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 (9/11 Act), which require TSA to conduct security threat assessments (STAs) of frontline public transportation, railroad employees, and security coordinators for those entities and over-the-road-bus (OTRB) operators. These operators and populations are described in detail below. TSA is conducting this Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) pursuant to the E-Government Act of 2002, because the proposed regulation would require these employees to submit personal information to TSA to conduct security threat assessments.

Disinformation Governance Board

Records relating to the DHS DGB.

NOTICE: DHS strives to provide equal access to information and data to people with disabilities in accordance with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Not all of the documents on this page are fully Section 508 compliant. If you have problems with any of the documents on this page and need assistance, please contact the FOIA Office at 202-343-1743

DHS/USCIS/PIA-088 Fugitives and Absconders Search Report (FASR)

USCIS is conducting this Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) to evaluate and mitigate the privacy risks associated with the Fugitives and Absconders Search Report’s collection, use, and maintenance of personally identifiable information (PII).

Affirmation Declaration Documents

Affirmation Declaration Documents for DHS FOIA (OBIM)

DHS/FEMA/PIA-058 Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims and Loss Information Portal (CLIP)

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Office of Response and Recovery (ORR) Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Office (Claims Office) Program uses the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims and Loss Information Portal (CLIP) to manage claims associated with the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire (“Fire”). The system is designed to streamline and support the claims process to ensure accurate and timely execution of claims to compensate victims of the Fire. The Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims and Loss Information Portal is a privacy-sensitive system that will collect and maintain personally identifiable information (PII).

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. 

DHS/CBP/PIA-078 Revenue Modernization Program

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Finance (OF) Revenue Modernization Program is a multi-year, phased revenue collections capability benefitting the public and CBP Office of Field Operations (OFO), Customs Officers at the Ports of Entry (POE), by allowing for improved electronic and online payment options. Revenue Modernization allows CBP to create and maintain electronic records for the collection of non-cargo related duties, taxes, and fees. CBP is publishing this Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) because CBP has multiple information technology systems within the Revenue Modernization Program that collect, maintain, and use personally identifiable information (PII) for the collection of duties, taxes, and fees.

DHS/CBP/PIA-077 CBP Broker Management Program

CBP is publishing this overarching PIA to: (1) document the procedures to become a federally-licensed Customs broker, as well as the associated duties and responsibilities; (2) provide notice of a new collection and maintenance of information (audio and video recordings) from individuals taking the Customs Broker License Exam remotely; and (3) to fully discuss the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) during remotely administered Customs Broker License Exams.