Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board (PCLOB)

The Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board (PCLOB) is an independent U.S. government agency established to protect citizens' privacy and civil liberties while ensuring national security. It reviews government policies, particularly those related to surveillance and counterterrorism, to ensure they balance security needs with individual rights. The PCLOB provides guidance, reports on its findings, and makes recommendations to Congress and the President, aiming to promote transparency and accountability in government actions that affect personal freedoms.