About the DTO Shadow Register
Important Disclaimer
This website is NOT affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to the U.S. Department of State. The DTO Shadow Register is an independent, community-driven tool created to help candidates track their progress through the Diplomatic Technology Officer hiring process.
What is This?
The DTO Shadow Register is a volunteer-operated platform designed to provide transparency and community support for candidates navigating the Department of State's Diplomatic Technology Officer (DTO) hiring process.
This tool allows candidates to:
- Track their progress through various hiring milestones
- Compare their timeline with other candidates anonymously
- Visualize average timelines for clearances and register placement
- Monitor register expiration dates
- Stay informed about class invitations
Privacy & Data Protection
Our Privacy Commitments
Limited Access
No more than three (3) administrators will ever have access to your account information. These administrators are volunteers from the DTO candidate community who maintain the platform.
Breach Notification
In the unlikely event of a data breach, all users will be notified immediately via their registered email addresses with full details of what information may have been compromised and recommended actions to take.
Data Protection Policy
If any unauthorized access attempts are detected or if we receive any legal demands for user data from parties other than the registered users themselves, the entire database will be immediately deleted. We believe your privacy and security are paramount, and we will not compromise on this principle.
Data Deletion
You have the right to delete your account and all associated data at any time through your account settings. Upon deletion, all your personal information will be permanently removed from our systems.
Anonymity Options
You can use an alias instead of your real name for all public-facing displays. Your email address is never shown to other users, and score distributions display all users anonymously.
Information We Collect
The DTO Shadow Register collects only the information necessary to provide its services:
- Account Information: Email address and password (encrypted)
- Profile Data: Alias name, test scores, veteran/language points
- Timeline Information: DTOT date, FSOA date, clearance dates, register date
- Status Information: Register ranking, clearance status, class invitation status
We do NOT collect: Social security numbers, security clearance investigation details, full legal names (unless you choose to use them as your alias), or any other personally identifiable information beyond what is necessary for the service.
How We Use Your Data
Your information is used exclusively for:
- Displaying your personal progress dashboard
- Calculating anonymous aggregate statistics and averages
- Generating timeline comparisons and visualizations
- Sending account-related notifications (if enabled)
We will NEVER:
- Sell your data to third parties
- Share your information with the State Department or any government agency
- Use your data for marketing purposes
- Display your personal information publicly without your consent
Security Measures
We implement industry-standard security practices to protect your data:
- All passwords are hashed and encrypted using ASP.NET Core Identity
- HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
- Regular security updates and monitoring
- Secure database hosting with restricted access
- Two-factor authentication support for enhanced account security
Quick Reminders
- Not affiliated with State Department
- Max 3 admins with data access
- Breach notifications sent immediately
- Database deletion if unauthorized access
- Delete anytime from account settings
Contact
Questions or concerns about your data? Need to report a security issue?
Contact information for administrators will be provided upon account creation.
Open Source
This project is maintained by volunteers. The codebase follows security best practices and is built with modern .NET technologies.
Built with ASP.NET Core Blazor, Bootstrap, and ApexCharts
Last Updated: December 2024
By using this service, you acknowledge that you have read and understand these privacy policies and the disclaimer regarding our lack of affiliation with the U.S. Department of State.