Department of Transportation Privacy Program

Welcome to the Department of Transportation (DOT) Privacy Program Information Page. This information is designed to help you understand the DOT’s personal information handling practices. In the pages below, you will find the details of how information is collected by the DOT, how you can access information DOT has about you, and what your rights are under the Privacy Act of 1974. If you have any questions regarding the Privacy Program, please email the Department of Transportation’s Privacy Officer at privacy@dot.gov.

Department of Transportation Privacy Links

• DOT's Web Site Privacy Policy
• How to Get a Copy of Your Record
• Your Rights Under the Privacy Act of 1974
• Your Rights Under the E-Government Act of 2002
• DOT Privacy Impact Assessments
• DOT Privacy Act System of Records
• DOT Privacy Program Contacts
• Computer Matching at the Department of Transportation
• How to Access DOT Privacy Training

General Privacy Links

• Privacy Act of 1974
• E-Government Act of 2002 Implementation Instructions
• White House Privacy Guidance for Federal Agencies
• Federal Trade Commission Privacy Page
• Government Wide Privacy Act Notices

Additional Privacy Related Links

• Freedom of Information Act - Department of Transportation
• How Are the Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act similar?
• The Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA)