Sec. 306. Office of Civil Rights
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The Director shall establish an Office of Civil Rights within the Digital Privacy Agency that shall have following responsibilities: Providing oversight and enforcement of this Act, rules and orders issued pursuant to this Act, and Federal privacy laws to ensure that collecting, processing, maintaining, and disclosing of personal information is fair, equitable, and non-discriminatory in treatment and effect, including through the implementation and enforcement of section 207.
Developing, establishing, and promoting practices that affirmatively further equal opportunity to and expand access to employment (including hiring, firing, promotion, demotion, and compensation), credit and insurance (including denial of an application or obtaining less favorable terms), housing, education, professional certification, or the provision of health care and related services. Coordinating the Digital Privacy Agency’s civil rights efforts with other Federal agencies and State regulators, as appropriate, to promote consistent, efficient, and effective enforcement of Federal civil rights laws.
Working with civil rights advocates, privacy experts, and other experts (including members of the advisory boards established under section 308) on the promotion of compliance with the civil rights provisions under this Act, rules and orders issued pursuant this Act, and Federal privacy laws. Liaising with communities and consumers impacted by practices regulated by this Act and the Digital Privacy Agency, to ensure that their needs and views are appropriately taken into account.
Providing annual reports to Congress on the efforts of the Digital Privacy Agency to fulfill its civil rights mandate. Such additional powers and duties as the Director may determine are appropriate.