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Federal Personnel Liability for Intentional Privacy Violations

This new law introduces personal financial liability for federal personnel who intentionally or willfully violate individuals' data privacy. Citizens can now sue these officials directly, and state attorneys general can act on behalf of residents, enhancing data protection and government accountability.
Key points
Federal personnel can be personally sued for intentional data privacy violations, increasing their accountability.
Individuals whose data privacy is violated can seek damages directly from the official, not just the government agency.
State attorneys general can sue agencies or federal personnel on behalf of state residents, strengthening collective protection.
Officials found guilty of intentional privacy violations will be required to reimburse the Department of Justice for legal representation costs.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_5028
Sponsor: Rep. Min, Dave [D-CA-47]
Process start date: 2025-08-22
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

SAFE Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_5028.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-08-22.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Federal personnel can be personally sued for intentional data privacy violations, increasing their accountability.
  • Individuals whose data privacy is violated can seek damages directly from the official, not just the government agency.
  • State attorneys general can sue agencies or federal personnel on behalf of state residents, strengthening collective protection.
  • Officials found guilty of intentional privacy violations will be required to reimburse the Department of Justice for legal representation costs.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Min, Dave [D-CA-47].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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