A bill to establish a Federal Information Practices Board to review and report on fair information and privacy practices of governmental and nongovernmental entities.
Federal Information and Privacy Board Act of 1981 - Establishes the Federal Information Practices Board to oversee the effects of Governmental and nongovernmental information collection and management activities on the rights and privileges of individuals and to investigate Governmental and nongovernmental compliance with Federal laws and policies that affect information practices.
Directs the Board to report to the President and Congress annually on its activities, on new technologies, and to make recommendations. Grants the Board unqualified access to any information under Government control. Limits use and disclosure of such information.
Requires each Federal agency to consult with the Board prior to publication of any proposed rule under specified Federal information laws. Authorizes appropriations.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to House Committee on Government Operations.
Executive Comment Requested from FCC, GSA, HHS, ICC, NSF, OMB, USDA, Commerce, Federal Reserve, Fed. Home Loan Bank Brd., Justice, Treasury.
Referred to Subcommittee on Government Information and Individual Rights.
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