Taxpayer Data Protection: Safer Access to Treasury Payment Systems
This act aims to enhance the security of your financial data held by the Treasury Department. It introduces stricter rules on who can access payment systems and how, preventing unauthorized access and protecting your money. Citizens can feel more secure knowing their data is better protected.
Key points
Only authorized Treasury employees and contractors with proper qualifications and performance ratings can access payment systems.
Individuals outside the Treasury needing access must have appropriate security clearances, complete privacy and cybersecurity training, and sign ethics agreements.
The Treasury Inspector General will investigate and report to Congress on every instance of unauthorized access, increasing accountability and transparency.
Actions within payment systems, such as stopping or altering payments, will be considered personal participation by a government officer, preventing conflicts of interest.
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