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Introduced
01/27/2020
01/27/2020
In Committee
01/29/2020
01/29/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 relating to the responsibilities and functions of Chief Privacy Officer of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes. This bill expands the responsibilities of the Chief Privacy Officer of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to include, among other things developing guidance to assist DHS components in developing privacy policies and practices; working with DHS's Chief Information Officer to identify methods for managing and overseeing DHS records, management policies, and procedures; working with DHS components and offices to ensure that information sharing activities incorporate privacy protections; and serving as the Chief FOIA (Freedom of Information Act) Officer of DHS to manage and process requests.
AI Summary
This bill, the Privacy Office Enhancement Act, expands the responsibilities of the Chief Privacy Officer of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The key provisions include: developing guidance to assist DHS components in developing privacy policies and practices; working with the Chief Information Officer to manage and oversee DHS records and policies; ensuring information sharing activities incorporate privacy protections; serving as the Chief FOIA Officer to manage and process FOIA requests; developing guidance on FOIA procedures; overseeing FOIA request management within DHS; providing input on FOIA office management to component heads; and reporting annually to Congress on DHS privacy activities and new technology programs. The bill also allows the Secretary to reassign the FOIA management functions to another DHS officer, if consistent with FOIA requirements.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Ordered to be Reported (Amended). (on 01/29/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/5678/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr5678/BILLS-116hr5678ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr5678/BILLS-116hr5678ih.pdf.pdf |
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