Federal Agency Data Privacy Protection Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (26 Sep 2006): Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H7477)
What this bill does
H.R. 5820, the Federal Agency Data Privacy Protection Act, would establish new rules for how the federal government handles sensitive data. The bill defines sensitive data to include social security numbers, financial records, health records, criminal records, licenses, tax returns, classified national defense information, and other personally identifiable information. It would require agencies to use strong encryption methods for this data and to change encryption keys every six months.
The bill also sets conditions for government employees accessing sensitive data. On-site access would require a security clearance and financial disclosure. Off-site access would need approval from an agency's Inspector General and would be limited to 10,000 records at a time, with strict encryption requirements for storage and transport. These provisions would also apply to government contractors who handle sensitive data involving 10,000 or more U.S. citizens.
This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives in July 2006 and has not advanced beyond that stage. It was referred to the Committee on Government Reform.
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Official summary
Federal Agency Data Privacy Protection Act - Sets forth requirements: (1) for the use of encryption for sensitive data maintained by the federal government; (2) relating to access by agency personnel to sensitive data; and (3) relating to government contractors and their employees involving sensitive data.
Timeline
26 Sep 2006
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H7477)
Common questions
- What does H.R. 5820 do?
- H.R. 5820, the Federal Agency Data Privacy Protection Act, would establish new rules for how the federal government handles sensitive data. The bill defines sensitive data to include social security numbers, financial records, health records, criminal records, licenses, tax returns, classified national defense information, and other personally identifiable information. It would require agencies to use strong encryption methods for this data and to change encryption keys every six months. The bill also sets conditions for government employees accessing sensitive data. On-site access would require a security clearance and financial disclosure. Off-site access would need approval from an agency's Inspector General and would be limited to 10,000 records at a time, with strict encryption requirements for storage and transport. These provisions would also apply to government contractors who handle sensitive data involving 10,000 or more U.S. citizens. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives in July 2006 and has not advanced beyond that stage. It was referred to the Committee on Government Reform.
- Has H.R. 5820 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 5820. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 5820?
- H.R. 5820 was sponsored by Rep. Sweeney, John E. [R-NY-20] (R-NY), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 5820?
- Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H7477) (26 Sep 2006).
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