Federal Privacy Council (E.O. 13719)

Summary

Creates a new group, the Federal Privacy Council, to help government agencies work together to better protect people's personal information.

What problem does this solve?

The government collects large amounts of personal data, and public trust requires that this information is protected. This order creates the Federal Privacy Council to improve coordination and share best practices for protecting data across all government agencies.

What does this order do?

Establishes the Federal Privacy Council

Creates the Federal Privacy Council as the main group for government agencies to work together on improving privacy practices.

Defines council membership

Specifies that the council will be led by the Office of Management and Budget and include Senior Agency Officials for Privacy from 24 major departments and agencies.

Sets new policy for privacy officials

Requires the Office of Management and Budget to create a new policy defining the role, responsibilities, and required skills for Senior Agency Officials for Privacy.

Outlines council duties

Assigns the council the tasks of recommending government-wide privacy policies, sharing best practices, and assessing the training needs of federal privacy workers.

Requires coordination with other groups

Directs the Privacy Council to work with other government groups, like the Federal Chief Information Officers Council, to make sure their efforts are consistent and not repetitive.

Who does this affect?

Federal government agencies
Government privacy officials
The American public

What is the real world impact?

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Improves coordination on privacy

Creates a central group for government privacy experts to share ideas and best practices. This helps ensure that all agencies are using the most effective methods to protect personal information and avoid redoing the same work.

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Strengthens public trust

Aims to show the public that the government is serious about protecting their data. By creating a formal council and setting high standards, the government hopes to maintain the public's trust in its ability to handle sensitive information responsibly.

When does this start?

This order takes effect immediately and sets specific deadlines for certain actions.

Revised policy on privacy officials

Within 120 days of February 9, 2016, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget must issue a new policy on the role of Senior Agency Officials for Privacy.