Department of Homeland Security Data Framework Act of 2018
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (26 Nov 2018): Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 665.
What this bill does
The Department of Homeland Security Data Framework Act of 2018 would require the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to create a data framework. This framework would integrate various DHS datasets and systems, making information accessible to authorized personnel. The goal is to allow employees with the necessary security clearance, job function, and training to access and share information for mission needs, while respecting legal authorities and privacy protections.
The bill specifies that information relevant to homeland security, terrorism, weapons of mass destruction, and national intelligence, as well as intelligence for priority mission needs, should be included. DHS would also be required to issue guidance for employees on data sharing and to establish data standards, ensuring information is in a machine-readable format where possible. The Secretary of Homeland Security could exclude information that might jeopardize sources, methods, investigations, or other sensitive operational details.
This bill was introduced in the Senate in February 2018. It was later reported by the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs with an amendment in June 2018 and ordered to be reported. Its next step in the legislative process would be consideration by the full Senate.
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Official summary
Department of Homeland Security Data Framework Act of 2018
This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to (1) develop a data framework to integrate existing DHS datasets and systems for access by authorized personnel in a manner consistent with relevant legal authorities and privacy, civil rights, and civil liberties policies and protections; (2) ensure that all information of a DHS office or component that falls within the scope of the information sharing environment, and any information or intelligence relevant to priority mission needs and capability requirements of the homeland security enterprise, is included; and (3) ensure that the framework is accessible to DHS employees who have an appropriate security clearance, who are assigned to perform a function that requires access, and who are trained in applicable standards for safeguarding and using such information.
DHS shall (1) issue guidance for DHS employees authorized to access and contribute to the framework that enforces a duty to share between DHS offices and components for mission needs, and (2) promulgate data standards and instruct DHS components to make available information through the framework in a machine-readable format.
DHS may exclude information that could jeopardize the protection of sources, methods, or activities or compromise a criminal or national security investigation.
DHS shall incorporate into such framework systems capabilities for auditing and ensuring the security of information. Such capabilities shall include mechanisms for identifying insider threats and security risks and safeguards for privacy, civil rights, and civil liberties.
Timeline
26 Nov 2018
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 665.
Common questions
- What does S. 2397 do?
- The Department of Homeland Security Data Framework Act of 2018 would require the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to create a data framework. This framework would integrate various DHS datasets and systems, making information accessible to authorized personnel. The goal is to allow employees with the necessary security clearance, job function, and training to access and share information for mission needs, while respecting legal authorities and privacy protections. The bill specifies that information relevant to homeland security, terrorism, weapons of mass destruction, and national intelligence, as well as intelligence for priority mission needs, should be included. DHS would also be required to issue guidance for employees on data sharing and to establish data standards, ensuring information is in a machine-readable format where possible. The Secretary of Homeland Security could exclude information that might jeopardize sources, methods, investigations, or other sensitive operational details. This bill was introduced in the Senate in February 2018. It was later reported by the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs with an amendment in June 2018 and ordered to be reported. Its next step in the legislative process would be consideration by the full Senate.
- Has S. 2397 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 2397. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 2397?
- S. 2397 was sponsored by Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH] (D-NH), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 2397?
- Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 665. (26 Nov 2018).
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