Tag Archives: immigration

DHS IG Report Raises Questions About Department’s and its Subcontractors’ Ability to Protect Biometric Information Following Breach

By Joseph J. Lazzarotti on Posted in: Biometric Information, Data Security, Identity Theft, Information Management, Third Party Service Providers, Written Information Security Program
Earlier this month, our Immigration Group colleagues reported the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) would release a new regulation to expand the collection of biometric data in the enforcement and administration of immigration laws. However, as reported by Roll Call, a DHS Inspector General report raised significant concerns about whether Department is able to adequately … Continue Reading

Privacy Issues of U.S. Collection of Social Media Information from Visa Applicants

By Joseph J. Lazzarotti and Amy L. Peck on Posted in: California Consumer Privacy Act, Consumer Privacy, Monitoring
The Department of State (DOS) has been collecting (and maintaining) information on social media use from all visa applicants (immigrant and non-immigrant) since June 2019. The DOS’s collection and maintenance of this information is the subject of a lawsuit. Despite claims of being part of the vetting process, concerns about privacy and misuse of information remain. … Continue Reading
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