DHS to Issue PIA on Border Searches of Electronic Devices]

[David Farber <dave () farber net>]

Subject: DHS to Issue PIA on Border Searches of Electronic Devices
Date: Thu, 27 Aug 2009 12:13:04 -0400
From: Parker, Lynn <Lynn.Parker1 () dhs gov>
To: undisclosed-recipients:;

Dear Privacy Community:



This afternoon DHS plans to issue a Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) for
Border Searches of Electronic Devices. The PIA will be found on our web
site at
http://www.dhs.gov/xlibrary/assets/privacy/privacy_pia_cbp_laptop.pdf
<http://www.dhs.gov/privacy> or at www.dhs.gov/privacy under "Privacy
Impact Assessments."  If you have any questions, we will hold a
conference call at 2:15 PM EDT today, August 27.  The dial in number for
the call is 1-800-320-4330, Pin: 149035.



With the issuance of the updated Directives and this PIA, DHS has
enhanced and clarified oversight for searches of electronic devices and
has improved notice to the traveling public.  The PIA includes copies of
the Customs and Border Protection Directive and the Immigration and
Customs Enforcement Directive.



The Privacy Office

Department of Homeland Security

www.dhs.gov/privacy







FYI:  The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is also conducting the
first ever Quadrennial Homeland Security Review (QHSR) that will
establish the strategic foundation for homeland security activities over
the next four years.  Your input is critical to the success of this
review.  Please go to www.homelandsecuritydialogue.org to pre-register
to join the conversation.  The second online national dialogue will
occur from August 31-September 6.



For more information about the QHSR and the National Dialogue on
Homeland Security and the first online national dialogue, please visit
the website.  Also, feel free to distribute this message to those that
may have a stake in Homeland Security activities and initiatives.





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