Security Policy

You are accessing a U.S. Government information system, which includes (1) this computer, (2) this computer network, (3) all computers connected to this network, and (4) all devices and storage media attached to this network or to a computer on this network. This information system is provided for U.S. Government-authorized use only. Unauthorized or improper use of this system may result in disciplinary action, as well as civil and criminal penalties. By using this information system, you understand and consent to the following. You have no reasonable expectation of privacy regarding any communications or data transiting or stored on this information system. At, any time, and for any lawful government purpose, the government may, monitor, intercept, and search and seize any communication or data transiting, or stored on this information system. Any communications or data transiting or stored on this information system may, be disclosed or used for any lawful government purpose., Nothing herein consents to the search or seizure of a privately-owned computer or other privately owned communications device, or the contents thereof, that is in the system user's home.

This Website May Contain PII

The term "PII" as defined in OMB Memorandum M-07-1616 refers to information that can be used to distinguish or trace an individual's identity, either alone or when combined with other personal or identifying information that is linked or linkable to a specific individual.

Any suspected compromise to the application or information herein must be immediately reported to the computer incident response teams (DS/CS/CIRT - cirt@state.gov) and the DS Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO - dsissogroup@state.gov)