Further Strengthening the Sharing of Terrorism Information To Protect Americans
Requires Agencies to Share Terrorism Information with Government and Partners
What it does
Agencies must promptly share terrorism information with other agencies and appropriate state, local, tribal, and private partners and follow common sharing standards.
Real-world impact
- Increases information sharing between federal agencies and state, local, and tribal authorities.
- Creates an Information Sharing Council to improve automated terrorism data exchange.
- Requires protection of Americans' privacy while enabling wider information access.
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Summary
This order requires federal agencies to prioritize detecting and preventing terrorist attacks by sharing terrorism-related information widely.
Heads of agencies must promptly give access to other agencies and provide reports in formats that maximize usefulness. It also directs use of common standards, establishes an Information Sharing Council, and calls for balancing information sharing with protection of Americans' privacy and legal rights.
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