Prohibits the sale of sensitive personal information by contractors of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
The bill, known as the "Protect Veterans from the Theft of Health and Identifying Information in Electronic Forms Act" or the "Protect Veterans from the THIEF Act," aims to safeguard sensitive personal information held by the Department of Veterans Affairs. It prohibits the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from entering into contracts that allow contractors to sell or otherwise disclose sensitive personal information. The bill also mandates that the Secretary issue guidance to employees and contractors on identifying the misuse of such information.
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