This bill directs the Comptroller General of the United States, who leads the Government Accountability Office, to conduct a formal review of the Homeland Security Information Network, a system used to share security and law enforcement information. Within one year of the bill becoming law, the Comptroller General must submit a detailed report to relevant congressional committees on homeland security and intelligence. The report must examine how the network is used to share information with federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial government partners, as well as private sector and nonprofit organizations across various industries and communities. It also requires a comparison of the network's usage on desktop and mobile platforms against similar tools like the FBI's JusticeConnect system, an assessment of the network's costs and overall effectiveness, and an evaluation of whether current policies adequately protect individuals' civil rights, civil liberties, and privacy. This legislation primarily affects government agencies and their partners who rely on this information-sharing platform, aiming to identify improvements and ensure the system operates efficiently and responsibly.
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