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House Introduces Measure to Protect OPM Cyberattack Victims and Personal Data
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- Legislation designated H.R. 10034 has been introduced in the House of Representatives.
- The bill focuses on mitigating the impacts of the OPM cyberattacks on federal personnel.
- The measure seeks to strengthen federal agency protocols for protecting personally identifiable information.
NewsWK — Federal lawmakers have introduced new legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives aimed at addressing the long-term impact of government data breaches and strengthening safeguards for sensitive personal records.
According to official legislative documentation published by GovInfo, the bill—designated H.R. 10034—is officially titled the ‘Reducing the Effects of the Cyberattack on OPM Victims Enduring Response and Protecting Identifiable Information Act.’
The legislation addresses the lingering consequences of the landmark Office of Personnel Management (OPM) cyberattacks, which exposed the personally identifiable information and background check records of millions of federal employees, contractors, and applicants. H.R. 10034 proposes sustained support for affected individuals while reinforcing cybersecurity standards and data protection protocols across federal agencies to safeguard taxpayer-funded systems.
Based on reporting originally published by GovInfo (U.S. GPO). Read the original story.
