Insurance Data Protection Act

1/26/2024, 5:14 AM
Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Hearings held.
Bill 118 s 3349, also known as the Insurance Data Protection Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to enhance the protection of sensitive personal information held by insurance companies.

The bill requires insurance companies to implement certain data security measures to safeguard the personal information of their policyholders. This includes requirements for encryption, access controls, and regular security assessments. In the event of a data breach, insurance companies would be required to notify affected individuals and regulators in a timely manner.

Additionally, the Insurance Data Protection Act establishes a framework for the regulation of data security practices within the insurance industry. This includes the creation of a national data security standard that insurance companies must adhere to, as well as the establishment of penalties for non-compliance. Overall, the goal of Bill 118 s 3349 is to protect consumers from the potential harm that can result from the unauthorized access or misuse of their personal information by insurance companies. By setting clear standards for data security and imposing consequences for violations, this legislation aims to improve the overall security of sensitive information within the insurance industry.
Congress
118

Number
S - 3349

Introduced on
2023-11-28

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

11/28/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Hearings held.
Bill 118 s 3349, also known as the Insurance Data Protection Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to enhance the protection of sensitive personal information held by insurance companies.

The bill requires insurance companies to implement certain data security measures to safeguard the personal information of their policyholders. This includes requirements for encryption, access controls, and regular security assessments. In the event of a data breach, insurance companies would be required to notify affected individuals and regulators in a timely manner.

Additionally, the Insurance Data Protection Act establishes a framework for the regulation of data security practices within the insurance industry. This includes the creation of a national data security standard that insurance companies must adhere to, as well as the establishment of penalties for non-compliance. Overall, the goal of Bill 118 s 3349 is to protect consumers from the potential harm that can result from the unauthorized access or misuse of their personal information by insurance companies. By setting clear standards for data security and imposing consequences for violations, this legislation aims to improve the overall security of sensitive information within the insurance industry.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to prohibit the Federal Insurance Office of the Department of the Treasury and other financial regulators from collecting data directly from an insurance company.

Policy Areas
Finance and Financial Sector

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