Protect Taxpayers’ Privacy Act

Hozzl · 2022-12-31T08:58:55Z

Explore the details of House Bill 5364 Protect Taxpayers’ Privacy Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Taxation. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/31/2022, 8:58 AM

Summary of Bill HR 5364

Bill 117 HR 5364, also known as the Protect Taxpayers' Privacy Act, aims to safeguard the personal information of taxpayers from unauthorized access and misuse. The bill was introduced in the US Congress with the goal of enhancing data security measures within the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and other government agencies responsible for handling taxpayer information.

The key provisions of the bill include requiring the IRS to implement stronger encryption protocols to protect sensitive taxpayer data, as well as establishing strict guidelines for the storage and transmission of this information. Additionally, the bill mandates regular audits and assessments of the IRS's data security practices to ensure compliance with the new regulations.

Furthermore, the Protect Taxpayers' Privacy Act includes provisions for increased penalties for individuals or entities found to be in violation of the new data security requirements. This is intended to deter unauthorized access to taxpayer information and hold accountable those responsible for compromising the privacy of taxpayers. Overall, the bill seeks to strengthen the protection of taxpayers' personal information and enhance the security measures in place to prevent data breaches and unauthorized access. By implementing these measures, the government aims to instill greater trust and confidence in the handling of taxpayer information and ensure the privacy rights of individuals are respected.

Congressional Summary of HR 5364

Protect Taxpayers' Privacy Act

This bill increases to $250,000 the criminal penalty for unauthorized disclosures of taxpayer information by federal employees and tax return preparers. It also lowers the evidentiary requirements for removal of employees from federal service who disclose tax return information without authorization.

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Current Status of Bill HR 5364

Bill HR 5364 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 24, 2021. Bill HR 5364 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on September 24, 2021. Bill HR 5364's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of September 24, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5364

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5364

Primary Policy Focus

Taxation

Potential Impact Areas

Criminal procedure and sentencingEmployee performanceEvidence and witnessesGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionGovernment information and archivesRight of privacyTax administration and collection, taxpayers

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5364

To amend title 5, United States Code, to lower the standard for removing employees who disclose tax return information without authorization, and for other purposes.Protect Taxpayers’ Privacy ActProtect Taxpayers’ Privacy Act

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