Bill Overview
Title: To amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to protect from public disclosure of personally identifiable information contained in manifests.
Description: This bill revises requirements regarding the public disclosure of personally identifiable information contained in the manifest of vessels or aircraft entering a U.S. port or place. Specifically, the bill directs U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to remove such information, including Social Security numbers and passport numbers, from a manifest signed and transmitted to CBP before it is accessible by the public.
Sponsors: Rep. Crist, Charlie [D-FL-13]
Target Audience
Population: Individuals traveling to the U.S. whose personally identifiable information is recorded in vessel or aircraft manifests
Estimated Size: 300000
- The bill impacts people whose personally identifiable information (PII) such as Social Security numbers and passport numbers might be included in manifests of vessels or aircraft entering the United States.
- The global shipping and aviation industries transport millions of individuals and substantial quantities of goods on an annual basis. Many of these operations involve the collection and transmission of PII.
- While all passengers on international vessels and aircraft could potentially be impacted, only those whose PII would be recorded in manifests will be directly affected.
- The legislation impacts global trade practices concerning privacy of information travelling in and out of US ports, which involves a wide range of international individuals and corporations.
Reasoning
- The policy is expected to directly impact a subset of international travelers, particularly those who enter the U.S. and whose Personally Identifiable Information (PII) is recorded on transit manifests.
- The population primarily includes international travelers, both U.S. citizens and foreign nationals, entering U.S. ports. However, not all travelers' manifests include PII that could be accessed publicly, so the number of people directly benefiting from this bill is a subset of these travelers.
- Given the budget constraints, the policy needs to be efficiently implemented to maximize data protection for at-risk individuals without exceeding the budget caps.
- The impact on well-being would be most significant for individuals with heightened concerns about privacy and data security.
Simulated Interviews
Businesswoman (Chicago, IL)
Age: 45 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 10.0 years
Commonness: 5/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I always worry about my personal information being leaked when traveling.
- This policy gives me peace of mind, knowing my details won't be exposed.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 5 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 5 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 4 |
Software Engineer (San Francisco, CA)
Age: 32 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 20.0 years
Commonness: 8/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I've had my identity stolen before, so this policy is a big relief.
- I think it's about time the government made moves to secure our information.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 5 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 5 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 4 |
| Year 5 | 9 | 4 |
| Year 10 | 9 | 3 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 3 |
Retired Teacher (New York, NY)
Age: 58 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 10.0 years
Commonness: 7/20
Statement of Opinion:
- This reassures me that the risk to my personal information is reduced.
- I'm glad there is a focus on protecting our identity.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 9 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 9 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 6 |
Graduate Student (Houston, TX)
Age: 25 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 15.0 years
Commonness: 10/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Ensuring my data isn't mishandled is critical for my peace of mind.
- This policy aligns with the values of safeguarding privacy in digital spaces.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 5 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 5 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 4 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 4 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 4 |
Travel Agent (Miami, FL)
Age: 47 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 15.0 years
Commonness: 6/20
Statement of Opinion:
- As a travel agent, my clients' data security is a concern.
- This policy will make both my travel experience and my clients' safer.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 8 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 5 |
| Year 5 | 9 | 5 |
| Year 10 | 9 | 4 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 4 |
Retired Navy Officer (Boston, MA)
Age: 62 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 12/20
Statement of Opinion:
- The safety of my identity should be ensured at all borders.
- I support any action that eliminates my PII from public reach.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 2 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 3 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 5 | 6 | 4 |
| Year 10 | 6 | 4 |
| Year 20 | 5 | 3 |
Digital Marketer (Seattle, WA)
Age: 29 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 10.0 years
Commonness: 9/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Ensuring my travel data is not compromised enhances my well-being.
- Such policies go a long way in cementing customer trust in travel.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 5 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 5 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 5 |
Film Producer (Los Angeles, CA)
Age: 38 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 15.0 years
Commonness: 4/20
Statement of Opinion:
- My career involves a lot of travel; limiting PII exposure is crucial.
- This policy is a win for personal privacy in a globalized world.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 5 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 4 |
Cruise Line Employee (Orlando, FL)
Age: 55 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 10.0 years
Commonness: 7/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I deal with passenger details daily, and privacy is critical.
- Anything that secures our data at ports is beneficial.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 9 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 9 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 6 |
Freelance Translator (Austin, TX)
Age: 23 | Gender: other
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 11/20
Statement of Opinion:
- As a younger professional, I'm aware of data risks and back this policy.
- It's essential that my travel information remains confidential.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 2 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 5 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 5 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 4 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 4 |
Cost Estimates
Year 1: $5000000 (Low: $3000000, High: $7000000)
Year 2: $3000000 (Low: $2000000, High: $4000000)
Year 3: $3000000 (Low: $2000000, High: $4000000)
Year 5: $3000000 (Low: $2000000, High: $4000000)
Year 10: $3000000 (Low: $2000000, High: $4000000)
Year 100: $3000000 (Low: $2000000, High: $4000000)
Key Considerations
- The policy enhances data privacy and protects individuals' personal information, aligning with modern international data privacy standards.
- Customs and Border Protection's role in data management will expand, requiring additional resources and perhaps a revision of current data-handling processes.
- Potential legal implications if CBP fails to comply with the new data privacy directives might arise, necessitating careful oversight and compliance checks.