Information Collection for Self-Certification to the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield Framework

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
supporting statement for PS self-cert form & questionnaires_01-13-2017.docx Supporting Statement A	2017-01-18

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
222570	Information Collection for Self-Certification to the EU_U.S. Privacy Shield Framework Other-null	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0625-0276	ICR Reference No: 201701-0625-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201607-0625-002
Agency/Subagency: DOC/ITA	Agency Tracking No: 0625-0276
Title: Information Collection for Self-Certification to the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield Framework
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 03/01/2017
	Date Received in OIRA: 01/26/2017
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	03/31/2020	36 Months From Approved	02/28/2017
Responses	3,600	0	3,600
Time Burden (Hours)	2,954	0	2,376
Cost Burden (Dollars)	10,167,120,000	0	10,167,120

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Abstract: Information collection by the Department of Commerce, as represented by the International Trade Administration, from organizations in the United States self-certifying to participate in the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield Framework (Privacy Shield).

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Authorizing Statute(s): None

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	81 FR 217	11/09/2016
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	82 FR 13	01/23/2017
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Information Collection for Self-Certification to the EU_U.S. Privacy Shield Framework	NA	Privacy

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	3,600	3,600	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	2,954	2,376	0	578	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	10,167,120,000	10,167,120	0	10,156,952,880	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: In order to rely on the Privacy Shield for transfers of personal data from the EU, an organization must self-certify its adherence to the Privacy Shield Principles to the DOC, be placed by the ITA on the Privacy Shield List, and remain on the Privacy Shield List. Participating organizations are required to respond to inquiries and requests by the ITA for information relating to the Privacy Shield. To self-certify for the Privacy Shield, an organization must provide to the DOC a self-certification submission, which contains the information specified in the Privacy Shield Principles. The DOC has committed to follow up with organizations that have been removed from the Privacy Shield List. In addition, the DOC has committed to conduct compliance reviews on an ongoing basis, including by sending detailed questionnaires to participating organizations.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $334,535

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).

The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(i) Why the information is being collected;

(ii) Use of information;

(iii) Burden estimate;

(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);

(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and

(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.

Certification Date: 01/26/2017

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