This privacy notice applies to www.hhs.gov and a number of other HHS websites with unique domains, such as www.StopBullying.gov. However, some HHS websites maintain their own privacy policy notices. You can find links to the applicable privacy notice in the footer of each HHS website.
- We do not collect personally identifiable information (PII) about you unless you choose to provide that information to us.
- Any personal information you chose to provide is protected by security practices.
- Non-personal information related to your visit to our website may be automatically collected and temporarily stored.
- HHS does not disclose, give, sell, or transfer any personal information about our visitors unless required for law enforcement or by Federal law.
Health Information Privacy
For more information on your health information privacy and security rights, or on the HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules, visit the HHS Office for Civil Rights.
Privacy Act Information
You may also want to read information about the Privacy Act at HHS. If you have privacy questions or issues, contact an HHS Privacy Official. Also see the Privacy Act of 1974 (Department of Justice).
For more detailed information on HHS privacy, see these topics below:
HHS Privacy Program
It is the mission of HHS to enhance and protect the health and well-being of all Americans. HHS fulfills that mission by providing effective health and human services and fostering advances in medicine, public health, and social services. HHS recognizes the importance of protecting the personally identifiable information (PII) entrusted to us by millions of members of public and employees alike, and has built a robust Privacy Program to safeguard this information and ensure that Americans’ privacy rights are upheld.
System of Records Notices (SORNs)
For a list of all of the Department’s systems of records visit the HHS SORNs page.
Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs)
For a list of the Department’s System PIAs and Third-Party Websites and Applications PIAs see the HHS Privacy Impact Assessments page.
Matching Notices and Agreements
For a list of the Department’s up-to-date matching notices and agreements see the HHS Computer Matching Agreements page.
Exemptions to the Privacy Act.
For more information on the Department’s final rules published in the Federal Register that promulgate Privacy Act exemptions claimed for HHS’s systems of records, see the HHS Privacy Act page.
Privacy Act Implementation Rules
For a list of Privacy Act implementation rules promulgated pursuant to 5 U.S.C. § 552a(f), visit the HHS Privacy Act page.
Publicly Available Agency Policies on Privacy
For a list of all publicly available HHS policies on privacy, including any directives, instructions, handbooks, manuals, or other guidance, visit:
Publicly Available Agency Reports on Privacy
For a list of the Department’s publicly available privacy reports, see the HHS Plans & Reports page.
Instructions for Submitting a Privacy Act Request
Fr instructions for individuals who wish to request access to or amendment of their records pursuant to 5 U.S.C. § 552a(d), visit the HHS “How to Make a Privacy Request” page.
Contact Information for Submitting a Privacy Question or Complaint
For individuals who wish to submit a privacy-related question or complaint, visit the HHS Privacy Act Contacts list.
