Building Trust and Value Through Accountability, Responsibility and Excellence

Established on September 1, 2021, the Office of the Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Privacy, Civil Liberties, and Transparency (OATSD(PCLT)) unifies key programs governing intelligence oversight, privacy, civil liberties, transparency, and regulations. Integrating PCLT capabilities across intelligence and non-intelligence activities, OATSD(PCLT) leads DoD in the efficient and accountable governance of information and regulatory practices in support of DoD missions and provides appropriate independent oversight.

The ATSD(PCLT) is the Principal Staff Assistant and advisor to the Secretary and Deputy Secretary of Defense for privacy, civil liberties, transparency, regulatory, and intelligence oversight matters and serves as DoD’s Privacy & Civil Liberties Officer, Chief FOIA Officer, Regulatory Policy Officer, and the Senior Agency Official for Privacy.

VISION

Securing public trust through the pursuit of excellence in privacy, civil liberties, and transparency.

MISSION

To enable the DoD mission through privacy and civil liberties protection, transparency, and independent, objective oversight.​

CORE VALUES

Proactivity
Collaboration
Leadership
Trust

KEY CAPABILITIES:

  • Provide expert training to workforce
  • Provide expert guidance on the application of law and policy to emerging technologies
  • Develop current and implementable policies and processes
  • Leverage technologies for enterprise use
  • Analyze report data to improve mission
  • Enhance effective compliance and data governance

PARTNER WITH US TO:

  • Design compliant and effective systems
  • Train and develop your workforce
  • Find enterprise and government-wide solutions to save money, resources, and reduce duplication
  • Share best practices and promote information sharing
  • Enhance partnerships within DoD and across Federal Government
  • Set conditions for future relevance and build trust

The OATSD(PCLT) depends on partnerships with DoD mission owners to set conditions for future relevance and enhance DoD missions. To contact us, email us at: osd.pentagon.oatsd-pclt.mbx.correspondence-team@mail.mil