DOJ Wants to Keep Tabs on Secret Data Handlers
Published Date: 4/7/2026
Notice
Summary
The Department of Justice wants to keep collecting info on how people protect secret data, making sure it’s safe and secure. If you handle confidential info, this affects you! They’re asking for your thoughts by May 7, 2026, to keep things running smoothly without extra hassle or cost.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
Must Submit Multiple Security Documents
If you are approved to access Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) confidential data, you must provide several signed documents: a restricted data use agreement, Privacy Certificate, data security plan, confidentiality pledge, Institutional Review Board (IRB) documentation, and certification of training.
Paperwork Time Burden Estimate
BJS estimates the average applicant will spend about 3 hours (180 minutes) completing the data security agreements, IRB paperwork, and related documents. BJS estimates it will collect data security information for about 55 approved applications per year, totaling ~495 hours over three years and about 165 hours per year on average.
SAP Portal Recertified Through 2028
The Standard Application Portal (SAP) recertification was approved for an additional three years and is set to expire on December 31, 2028, which maintains the current single web-based application process for requesting access to federal confidential statistical data.
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