What does Preamble of PROTECT Act do?

This bill, formally titled 'To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to disseminate guidance regarding certain best practices relating to the handling of personally identifiable information, and for other purposes,' aims to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to disseminate guidance on best practices for handling personally identifiable information. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on April 27, 2026.

What does SHORT TITLE. of PROTECT Act do?

This bill is formally titled the ``Providing Resources and Oversight to Ensure Confidentiality of Those who serve Act'' or the ``PROTECT Act''.

What does DISSEMINATION OF DHS GUIDANCE REGARDING CERTAIN BEST PRACTICES of PROTECT Act do?

This section requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to disseminate guidance on best practices regarding the handling of personally identifiable information (PII). The guidance must be disseminated to Federal, State, and local government agencies and appropriate private sector entities. Dissemination must occur within one year of the Act's enactment and every four years thereafter. The guidance covers the handling of PII of officers, officials, employees, and contractors of agencies and entities. It also addresses actions individuals can take to ensure their safety. The term 'personally identifiable information' is defined as any information that permits the identity of an individual to be directly or indirectly inferred.

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PROTECT Act

Last updated: 4/27/2026 · Introduced: 4/27/2026

Author: J. Hill (R-AR)

TL;DR (AI)

The PROTECT Act mandates the Secretary of Homeland Security to distribute guidance on best practices for handling personally identifiable information (PII) every four years, starting within one year of enactment.
This guidance applies to federal, state, and local government agencies, as well as relevant private sector entities, and covers the PII of agency personnel and contractors.
The guidance also addresses safety measures individuals can take to protect their personal information.

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