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Enhanced Digital Security: New Rules for Government IT Contractors.

New regulations aim to boost the security of data and IT systems used by government agencies. Companies providing IT services to the government will be required to implement clear policies for reporting and fixing security vulnerabilities. This measure is designed to protect citizens' data from cyberattacks, offering greater peace of mind regarding the security of their information processed by the government.
Key points
IT contractors working with the government must have a public vulnerability disclosure policy.
This policy must detail how to report flaws, what is allowed/not allowed, and how sensitive data is protected.
Companies cannot sue individuals who report vulnerabilities in good faith and must provide updates on remediation.
Discovered vulnerabilities must be reported to government agencies, enhancing overall digital security.
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Additional Information
Improving Contractor Cybersecurity Act
Print number: HR 3608
Sponsor: Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-33]
Process start date: 2021-05-28