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  • Department of Homeland Security (DHS) - (Cabinet-level agency created by the Homeland Security Act of 2002 in November 2002, intended to oversee and coordinate security efforts related to terrorism and threats against the United States. All or portions of 22 federal agencies, such as the Coast Guard, the Customs Service, and Secret Service were merged or transferred into DHS)

  • Department of Justice (DOJ) - Justice Department (JD) - (term used for the U.S. Department of Justice - Federal agency with responsibility for advising on, interpreting, and enforcing federal laws. )

  • Digital Millenium Copyright Act (DMCA) -

  • Drivers Privacy Protection Act (DPPA) -

  • Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) - (Federal agency responsible for the enforcement of U.S. drug laws.)