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The Federal Government Collects Large Amounts of Personal Data. But How Is It Protected?

Thursday, September 22, 2022
The Federal Government Collects Large Amounts of Personal Data. But How Is It Protected?

The Federal Government Collects Large Amounts of Personal Data. But How Is It Protected?

Privacy has become a more significant issue in recent years as new technologies collect and share more and more personal data. The federal government is among those collecting large amounts of personal data, including taxpayer information. How do federal agencies protect your data and what challenges do they face in their efforts? We find out from GAO's Jennifer Franks and Marisol Cruz Cain.