Author: Mary Ellen Callahan

Publisher: DIANE Publishing

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 98

ISBN-13: 1437924220

The 5th annual report by the Dept. of Homeland Security (DHS) Privacy Office, which focuses on 3 key activities: (1) requiring compliance with the letter and spirit of fed. laws promoting privacy and centralizing Freedom of Info. Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act operations within the DHS Privacy Office; (2) providing educ. and outreach to build a culture of privacy and adherence to Fair Info. Practice Principles across the Dept.; and (3) communicating with the public through publications, public workshops, and meetings. This report provides a detailed explanation of the activities of the DHS Privacy Office, and the various methods employed in order to ensure that privacy is given appropriate consideration, weight, and protection throughout the Dept. Illus.