Privacy Act Modernization Act of 2025

This bill updates the rules about how government agencies handle people's personal information, like names and Social Security numbers. Right now, these privacy protections only cover U.S. citizens and permanent residents, but the bill would expand them to include other people in the United States and certain businesses and associations. It sets stricter limits on how agencies can use and share personal data, and it creates tougher penalties — including up to 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine — for government employees who deliberately misuse someone's personal information for things like commercial gain or to cause harm. Most of the bill would take effect two years after it becomes law, but some parts — specifically those related to the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and certain temporary employees — would take effect right away.

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