Lifetime identity protection for federal data breach victims
Sponsored by Eleanor Holmes Norton
What the bill does
This bill extends identity protection coverage for people whose personal information was exposed in federal agency data breaches. It makes the coverage last for the rest of their lives and includes at least $5 million in identity theft insurance. It also allows federal agencies to reimburse employees and contractors for privacy-enhancing services.
The stakes
People affected by federal data breaches would get longer and more comprehensive protection. Federal employees and contractors could also get help paying for privacy tools.
What each side says
- Victims of federal data breaches should not have to worry about identity theft for the rest of their lives.bill
- The bill provides a large amount of identity theft insurance to cover potential losses.bill
- Reimbursing employees and contractors for privacy-enhancing services helps protect their personal information.bill
- No recorded objections.
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