Proposal would direct CISA to protect genetic data systems

CISA would oversee security planning for covered data systems, train relevant federal staff, and take steps it considers necessary to protect biological data and biotechnology infrastructure. The duties cover systems involving genomic sequences and other sensitive biometric data.

CISA would treat covered genetic data systems as critical infrastructure and consult and coordinate with biotechnology, federal, and other U.S. biosecurity stakeholders. These provisions concern systems involving genomic sequences and other sensitive biometric data. CISA would consult relevant federal agencies and biotechnology groups about security protocols, and coordinate with those groups and other U.S. biosecurity stakeholders.