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VA | Privacy
HomeU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs2026-08-04T16:11:17-04:00
Information about how you can report suspected VA privacy violations to your VACO, VHA, VBA and NCA Privacy Officer.
Request access or changes to VA records that contain your personal information.
Up-to-date privacy risk assessments of VA technology, systems, and programs.
An up-to-date list of published VA Privacy Act Systems of Records, including those prior to 1995.
Up-to-date listing of VA Privacy Policies, Procedures, and Regulations.
Up-to-date listing of all VA computer matching agreements posted in the Federal Register.
Access and explore VA Privacy digital fact sheets online.
Latest VA privacy reports to Congress and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).
Up-to-date list of VA exemptions to Privacy Act requirements.
Information about how Veterans can report suspected identity theft and healthcare and benefits fraud.
Answers to Veteran's questions about their personal sensitive data stored at VA.
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There is a new scam targeting Veterans. The latest tactic involves sending fraudulent postcards claiming you (or your spouse) are entitled to "extra VA benefits" or additional payments, including CHAMPVA, TRICARE, and dental coverage, regardless of a VA disability rating. Don't fall for it.
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Have you ever received an email from VA that prompts you to open it with a one-time passcode or a secure web link? These steps mean that the email has an extra layer of security applied to protect your sensitive information.
Fraud alert: Beware of the "Veterans Savings Program" postcard scam
Glad You Asked: Overpayment Scams
Glad You Asked: Survivor Benefits Scams
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Acting Senior Agency Official for Privacy: Paul Lawrence, Ph. D.
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For more information about VA Privacy Policies, call VA Privacy Service at 202-273-5070 Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. ET
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs 810 Vermont Ave., NW Washington, DC 20420 1-800-698-2411
OPR: Office of Information and Technology - VA Privacy Service
Date last updated August 4, 2026