Lege TREND. Centralize State Cybersecurity Decisions.

State: Pennsylvania

The legislation: HB32 (PA | 2018)

How is the centralization of data security decisions structured?

  • create a Cybersecurity Innovation and Excellence Commission
  • The Commission will be comprised of:
    • lawmakers
    • government officials such as:
      • Department of Community and Economic Development
      • Department of Labor and Industry
      •  Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency
    • outside experts 
  • The goal is to stay ahead of cybersecurity developments by:
    • coordinate statewide activities
    • but would have no responsible for enforcement activities

Pennsylvania WatchDog | House bill would create commission to centralize cybersecurity decisions in Pennsylvania