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Improving Cybercrime Data Collection and Reporting

This bill aims to improve how the government collects information about cybercrime. By creating better ways to categorize and report online offenses, and by asking citizens about their experiences, it seeks to provide a clearer picture of cybercrime in the US. This improved understanding can help authorities better protect people and businesses from online threats.
Key points
Requires creating a standard way to classify different types of cybercrime.
Mandates adding a specific category for cybercrime reports in national crime databases.
Adds questions about cybercrime experiences to a national survey of crime victims.
Orders a study on how well cybercrime is currently reported.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_4977
Sponsor: Rep. Spanberger, Abigail Davis [D-VA-7]
Process start date: 2021-08-06