What does Preamble of Taxpayer Data Protection Act do?

This bill is formally titled 'To prohibit unlawful access to the payment system of the Bureau of the Fiscal Service within the Department of the Treasury, and for other purposes.' The bill aims to prohibit unlawful access to the payment system of the Bureau of the Fiscal Service within the Department of the Treasury.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Taxpayer Data Protection Act do?

This Act is formally titled the Taxpayer Data Protection Act.

What does LIMITATION ON ACCESS TO PAYMENT SYSTEM OF BUREAU OF THE FISCAL of Taxpayer Data Protection Act do?

This section amends title 31 of the United States Code to limit access to Department of the Treasury payment systems. Access to these systems and related data is restricted to individuals meeting specific criteria. Treasury officers, employees, or contractors with a 'fully successful' or higher performance rating and at least one year of service are eligible. Individuals not employed by the Treasury must hold an appropriate security clearance, not be a special government employee, and meet other requirements including training, ethics agreements, and a one-year period of civil service. Individuals accessing systems who are not government employees are treated as such for purposes of section 208 of title 18, concerning unauthorized access to government property. Administrative control or modification of payments within these systems is considered substantial participation as a government officer or employee. The Department of the Treasury’s Inspector General must investigate and report to Congress any unauthorized access within 30 days, detailing the incident, risk assessment, and any stopped payments.

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Taxpayer Data Protection Act

Last updated: 2/11/2025 · Introduced: 2/6/2025

Author: Haley Stevens (D-MI)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill restricts access to the Department of the Treasury's payment systems, requiring specific performance ratings, service duration, and security clearances for eligible individuals.
Individuals accessing these systems who are not government employees will be treated as government employees for unauthorized access violations.
The Department of the Treasury’s Inspector General must investigate and report any unauthorized access to Congress within 30 days.

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