Search Results for keywords:"privacy safeguards"

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is proposing changes to its Privacy Act regulations, in line with the Social Security Number Fraud Prevention Act of 2017. These changes would restrict the use of full Social Security numbers (SSNs) in documents sent by physical mail unless deemed necessary by the Secretary of Homeland Security. DHS aims to further define what "necessary" means and to ensure that SSNs are redacted whenever possible. The agency also plans safeguards to protect SSNs, ensuring they're never visible on the outside of mail packages.

The Economic Development Administration (EDA), part of the Department of Commerce, is inviting public comments on its information collection practices as part of the Paperwork Reduction Act. They are seeking feedback to help assess and improve their processes, reduce the public's reporting burden, and evaluate the necessity and utility of the information collected. This notice allows for 60 days of public comment before the collection submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Comments need to be submitted by February 3, 2025.