VA has more than 400 privacy officers nationwide to safeguard sensitive Veteran information. It’s an important job because Veterans have more sensitive information to protect than the average citizen does—due to the VA benefits and services you’ve earned.
Cyber scammers and fraudsters know that. They view Veterans as high value targets, and that’s why privacy officers are on the front lines, ready to address any Veteran privacy questions and concerns.
Check out this video to see how to locate and contact your designated VA privacy officer should you need them.
VA privacy officers regularly:
- Address privacy complaints and questions
- Apply federal privacy laws, regulations and VA privacy policies
- Fulfill Veteran Privacy Act requests for VA records, including amendments to personal records
- Ensure the Department issues Privacy Act statements for information it collects from members of the public
VA Privacy Service is responsible for educating Veterans, their families, VA employees and VA business partners on the importance of protecting personal information and data.
Learn more by visiting VA’s new and improved VA Privacy website. The Privacy Service is a part of VA’s Office of Information and Technology.
