In the post-9/11 world, sharing information to "connect the dots" in order to ensure the security of our nation continues to be a priority for the law enforcement, intelligence, defense, homeland security, and foreign affairs communities. As stated in the President's National Strategy for Information Sharing (October 2007):
"Our success in preventing future terrorist attacks depends on our ability to gather, analyze, and share information and intelligence regarding those who want to attack us, the tactics that they use, and the targets that they intend to attack."
The President, in implementing an Information Sharing Environment (ISE), has recognized the ongoing responsibility to protect the information privacy and other legal rights of Americans. To this end, he mandated the development and implementation of a set of Privacy Guidelines for the ISE. These guidelines are in place to maintain and build upon existing privacy protections, while continuing to enhance the sharing of terrorism-related information between agencies at all levels of government and within the private sector and our foreign partners. Only by zealously protecting the information privacy and other legal rights of Americans will their confidence and support be maintained for these critical information sharing efforts.
ISE Privacy Guidelines
These ISE Privacy Guidelines, as well as other relevant privacy-related documentation, are available for download and review as listed below.
ISE Privacy Guidelines - Ensures that the information privacy and other legal rights of Americans are protected in the development and use of the Information Sharing Environment
Issuance Memorandum for the ISE Privacy Guidelines
Introduction to ISE Privacy Guidelines - Background and context information on how the ISE Privacy Guidelines were developed and the role they will play in the development and use of the ISE
Fact Sheet for the ISE Privacy and Civil Liberties Implementation Guide
Frequently Asked Questions about the Privacy Guidelines
Implementation Manual - A web-based all-inclusive source of resources and tools which ensure compliance with the ISE Privacy Guidelines.