• Ensuring the confidentiality of sensitive information processed by, stored in, and moved through information systems and applications belonging to the Department of Labor (DOL). Examples of sensitive information processed by DOL include: personally identifiable information and other Privacy Act protected records; pre-release economic statistics; information provided by companies and citizens under the assumption of confidentiality; and pre-award contract financial information.

• Ensuring the integrity of the DOL information such that decisions and actions taken based upon the data processed by, stored in, and moved through DOL information systems can be made with the assurance that the information has not been manipulated, the information is not subject to repudiation, the source of the changes to information can be determined as best as possible.

• Ensuring the availability of the DOL information systems and applications during routine operations and in crisis situations to support the DOL Mission.

The Department of Labor (DOL), Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO), maintains a team of security professionals responsible for the oversight of information security practices at the department. Their responsibility is to develop and maintain the programs that help the department meet its information security objectives.

Security Initiatives – The OCIO Security Officer is responsible for a wide variety of initiatives that continuously improve the information security stance of the department.

Guiding Policies – Listed here are many of the laws, regulations, and guidance that the OCIO Security Officer uses to generate internal guidance and perform oversight review and reporting.

Contact Us – If you are interested in finding out more information about the DOL OCIO Security programs or seek contact information of specific DOL component agencies.

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