Privacy Office Enhancement Act

House Bill 5678 - Privacy Office Enhancement Act: Overview, Status, and Impact

Hozzl · 2022-02-08T23:54:58Z

Explore the details of House Bill 5678 Privacy Office Enhancement Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Government Operations and Politics. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/8/2022, 11:54 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 5678

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.

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Current Status of Bill HR 5678

Bill HR 5678 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 27, 2020. Bill HR 5678 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on January 27, 2020. Bill HR 5678's most recent activity was Ordered to be Reported (Amended). as of January 29, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5678

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5678

Primary Policy Focus

Government Operations and Politics

Potential Impact Areas

- Computer security and identity theft

- Congressional oversight

- Department of Homeland Security

- Executive agency funding and structure

- Government ethics and transparency, public corruption

- Government information and archives

- Right of privacy

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5678

Privacy Office Enhancement Act

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.

Privacy Office Enhancement Act