DHS privacy office

DHS privacy office steps up scrutiny of technology projects

By Daniel Pulliam at www.govexec.com

The Homeland Security Department's Privacy Office has started scrutinizing information technology projects and research initiatives more intensely, according to the office's recently released report to Congress.

In an effort to establish privacy protections during initial planning and development of IT systems, Privacy Office officials have strengthened their working relationship with the department's chief information officer and officials in the Science and Technology Directorate, the report stated.

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