Veterans Data Breach Timely Notification Act

Summary

Veterans Data Breach Timely Notification Act - Requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in the event of a data breach with respect to sensitive personal information that is processed or maintained by the Secretary, to notify Congress and each individual whose sensitive personal information is involved in the data breach. Directs the Secretary to make such notifications within: (1) 5 business days, or (2) 10 business days if the Secretary determines that providing earlier notification is not feasible due to circumstances necessary to accurately identify the individuals whose sensitive personal information is involved in the data breach or to prevent further breach or unauthorized disclosure and reasonably restore the integrity of the data system. Requires such notification, in writing or by email or other electronic means, to include: (1) a description of the sensitive personal information involved in the breach, (2) a telephone number that the individual may use to contact the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), (3) notice that the individual is entitled to receive certain credit protection services at no cost to such individual, (4) the toll-free contact telephone numbers and addresses for the major credit reporting agencies, and (5) a toll-free telephone number and website address where the individual may obtain identity theft information. Directs the VA's Office of Public Affairs to notify the general public concerning any data breach involving sensitive personal information within five working days or as soon as possible pursuant to specified exceptions.

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Timeline

1. 19 December 2011

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 19 December 2011

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 19 December 2011

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 3 January 2012

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.

   Source: Committee

5. 20 June 2012

   Committee

   Subcommittee Hearings Held.

   Source: Committee

6. 27 June 2012

   Committee

   Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .

   Source: Committee

7. 27 June 2012

   Committee

   Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

   Source: Committee

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 19 December 2011 · Official file

Documents

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 19 December 2011

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 19 December 2011

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 19 December 2011

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Sponsors

• Sen. Donnelly, Joe [D-IN] · D · Sponsor
• Bill Johnson · R · Sponsor
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