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Increased Oversight of DHS Bulk Data Collection and Intelligence Analysis.

This law mandates an annual audit of the information systems and bulk data collected by the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) intelligence office. The goal is to enhance transparency and accountability regarding how the government uses large datasets, many of which may not have immediate intelligence value. Furthermore, DHS must notify Congress about the terms and conditions under which this bulk data is analyzed, strengthening oversight of potential privacy impacts.
Key points
Mandates an annual audit of the information systems and bulk data held by the DHS Office of Intelligence and Analysis.
DHS must notify Congress about the initial use and associated terms for analyzing bulk data sets, increasing transparency.
The law defines 'bulk data' as large quantities of data acquired without specific identifiers, requiring stricter oversight of its use.
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Print number: 118_S_5319
Sponsor: Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]
Process start date: 2024-11-14