Website Privacy Policy
We use a tool called “Google Analytics” to collect information about the use of this site. Google Analytics collects information such as how often users visit this site, what pages they visit when they do so, and what other sites they used prior to coming to this site. We use the information we get from Google Analytics only to improve this site. Google Analytics collects only the IP address assigned to you on the date you visit this site, rather than your name or other identifying information. We do not combine the information collected through the use of Google Analytics with personally identifiable information. Although Google Analytics plants a permanent cookie on your web browser to identify you as a unique user the next time you visit this site, the cookie cannot be used by anyone but Google. Google’s ability to use and share information collected by Google Analytics about your visits to this site is restricted by the Google Analytics Terms of Use (as amended for government websites) and the Google Privacy Policy. You can prevent Google Analytics from recognizing you on return visits to this site by disabling cookies on your browser.
External Links/Logos Disclaimer
DIU makes use of websites that are commonly used in order to effectively distribute information. The appearance of external hyperlinks does not constitute an endorsement by DIU of the linked websites, or the information, products, or services contained in them, as DIU does not exercise editorial control over all of the information that you may find at these websites.
In addition, the use of company logos does not constitute an endorsement by DIU or the Department of Defense. But shows the types of companies that DIU and the CSO process is able to leverage.
Privacy Impact Assessments (PIA)
A Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) is an analysis of how Personally Identifiable Information (PII) is collected, used, shared, and maintained by federal agencies and components.
Section 208 of the E-Government Act of 2002 establishes Government wide requirements for conducting, reviewing, and publishing a PIA. DoD guidance directs all DoD components to conduct reviews of how privacy issues are considered when purchasing or creating new Information Technology (IT) systems or when initiating new electronic collections of information in personally identifiable form.
A PIA shows privacy factors for all new or significantly altered Information Technology (IT systems or projects that collect, maintain, or disseminate personal information from or about members of the public, Federal personnel contractors, or Foreign Nationals employed at U.S. military facilities internationally). PIAs allow government agencies to communicate clearly with the public about how information is handled, particularly about privacy concerns and safeguarding information.
PIAs are to ensure that:
The public is aware of the information that is collected about them
Any impact these systems have on personal privacy is adequately addressed
Only enough personal information to administer our programs are collected and no more
In addition, PIAs confirm that the use of the information is for the purpose intended; that the information remains timely and accurate; and, that it is protected while held and that it is only held for as long as needed.