Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)

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

Affirmation Declaration Documents

Affirmation Declaration Documents for DHS FOIA (OBIM)

Major Information System List

This page contains the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) (excluding the United States Coast Guard) Consolidated Major Information System List.

CISA Calendars

This page contains the annual calendars for the current Directors of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA).

Change is Underway at DHS FOIA

DHS FOIA is moving to a NEW system which will allow us to process records faster. Frequently Asked Questions about the DHS FOIA System Transition.

Recognizing Sunshine Week

Sunshine Week is a moment to recognize one of the hallmarks of good government: an institution’s openness and transparency with respect to the work we perform and how we perform it. This fundamental principle speaks to any organization’s integrity and helps build trust between our government and the communities we serve.

S1-on-1 with Chief Privacy Officer and Chief FOIA Officer Lynn Parker Dupree

In this episode of “S1-on-1” our leaders discuss the Department’s accomplishment in significantly reducing FOIA backlog, Black History Month, why representation matters, and how DHS is protecting privacy in our daily lives while executing the mission of the Department.

Non-Disclosure of Information Protected under 8 U.S.C. Section 1367

Department of Homeland Security instruction on the non-disclosure of information protected under 8 U.S.C. Section 1367. This section protects any information relating to non-citizens, and their beneficiaries, who are seeking or have been approved for immigrant status as (1) battered spouses, children and parents under provisions of Violence Against Women Act (VAWA); (2) victims of a severe form of human trafficking who generally are cooperating with law enforcement authorities; or (3) victims who have suffered substantial physical or mental abuse and are cooperating with law enforcement authorities.

CIS Ombudsman's Recommendations to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services 2006

Recommendations to USCIS and their response for the year 2006.

FPS Management Directives

Directives establishing policies, requirements, and responsibilities related to operations of the Federal Protective Service.