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Protecting Personal Data in Shipping Records: Removing SSNs and Passport Numbers

This law strengthens privacy by requiring the removal of sensitive personal information, such as Social Security numbers and passport numbers, from publicly available shipping manifests. This change reduces the risk of identity theft for individuals whose data might appear in these records. The new rules take effect 30 days after the law is passed.
Key points
Mandatory removal of Social Security numbers and passport numbers from public shipping manifests.
Increased protection against identity theft by limiting public access to sensitive data in customs documents.
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Print number: 118_S_758
Sponsor: Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT]
Process start date: 2023-03-09