Senate Democrats' Bill Would Increase Privacy Act Penalties
Legislation introduced Tuesday by Senate Democrats would increase monetary penalties under the Privacy Act and other federal statutes in an effort to address the Department of Government Efficiency’s alleged abuses.
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The bill would increase Privacy Act fines from $5,000 to $30,000 for violations related to individually identifiable information.
Senate Intelligence Committee ranking member Mark Warner, D-Va., led introduction of the Defending Our Government's Electronic Data: Bolstering Responsible Oversight & Safeguards (DOGE Bros) Act.
“For too long, our privacy laws have sat outdated, barely serving as a deterrent for improper handling or potential release of information. This legislation would enforce that privacy must be a priority when handling the data of the American public,” Warner said.