The DOGE BROS Act significantly increases federal penalties for various violations involving the misuse and unauthorized disclosure of government data and personal records. The bill raises fines for violations of the Privacy Act (which protects personal information held by federal agencies) from $5,000 to $30,000 per violation, and increases penalties for unauthorized computer access to federal agency information to up to $750,000 for individuals. Additionally, the legislation increases fines for unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information held by the Social Security Administration and Department of Health and Human Services from $10,000 to $25,000, raises penalties for improper disclosure of taxpayer information from $5,000 to $25,000, and increases fines for wrongful disclosure of census data from $5,000 to $25,000. The bill affects federal employees, contractors, and any individuals who unlawfully access, misuse, or disclose federal records or sensitive government data, and takes effect upon enactment with no specific implementation timeline or dedicated funding required.
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