Defense Privacy and Civil Liberties Office

The mission of the Defense Privacy and Civil Liberties Office (DPCLO) is to implement the Department of Defense's Privacy and Civil Liberties programs through advice, monitoring, official reporting and training.

  • Privacy and Civil Liberties Training

    Assessing the situation. Knowing the procedure. Making the right decision. DPCLO is getting the word out about privacy and civil liberties across the DoD.

  • Privacy Program 2011 Annual Report

    This first-ever summary report provides Department of Defense (DoD) leadership and the public with an informative review of our privacy program. This report outlines our daily activities and highlights a selection of our most significant accomplishments to date.

    Read the Annual Report

  • Be vigilant wherever you work

    Protect your personal information!

  • DoD Civil Liberties Instruction

    Establishes policy and assigns responsibilities for the implementation of the Department of Defense Civil Liberties Program.

    Read the Instruction

Privacy

The Defense Privacy Program oversees a comprehensive framework for the protection of personally identifiable information entrusted to the DoD.

Visit the Privacy Site

Civil Liberties

The Defense Civil Liberties Program oversees the Department’s long-standing policy to protect the constitutional rights of DoD personnel and the public.

Visit the Civil Liberties Site

Media

Catch up on Privacy and Civil Liberties news, view videos, and download materials to help you spread the word!

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Interview with the Director

FederalNewsRadio.com image - story: DoD to issue new civil liberties guidance.

The DoD has issued new civil liberties guidance, DoDI 1000.29, "DoD Civil Liberties Program." Listen to the Federal News Radio Interview with Michael E. Reheuser, Director, Defense Privacy and Civil Liberties Office (DPCLO), regarding the Department's Privacy and Civil Liberties Programs.

Listen To The Interview

In The News: 01.24.12

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