DOT Privacy Program

This information is designed to help you understand the the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) personal information handling practices. Here you will find the details of:

How information is collected by the DOT
How you can access information DOT has about you
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.

Program Areas

	Policy Learn more about how we promote privacy positive practices through our policies and guidance.		Compliance Understand how privacy risk management is operationalized through our PIAs and SORNs.
	Outreach See how we engage stakeholders to promote and understand privacy concerns throughout the Transportation ecosystem.		Training and Education Build your privacy knowledge and understanding.
	Inquiries and Incidents Submit a Privacy Act request or questions about our privacy program.		Technology Discover how we use technology to mitigate privacy risk.
	Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Learn about your right to access DOT records and how to submit a FOIA request.