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Privacy Office Enhancement Act

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.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2020-01-29CommitteeOrdered to be Reported (Amended).House committee actions
2020-01-29CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2020-01-27IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.House floor actions
2020-01-27IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Jefferson Van Drew [R] (NJ-2)
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Policy Area :

Government Operations and Politics
Related Subjects
  • Computer security and identity theft
  • Congressional oversight
  • Executive agency funding and structure
  • Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
  • Government information and archives
  • Right of privacy
Related Geographic Entities
Related Organizations
  • Department of Homeland Security

Related Bills

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