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United States of America: Introduction of FedRAMP Authorization Act aiming to enhance cloud computing in government

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Introduction of FedRAMP Authorization Act aiming to enhance cloud computing in government

The FedRAMP Authorization Act is introduced, aiming to enhance the innovation, security, and availability of cloud computing products and services used in the Federal Government. In particular, the Act establishes the Federal Risk and Authorization …

Scope

Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Cybersecurity regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
infrastructure provider: cloud computing, storage and databases
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
legislature
Government Body
parliament

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2021-01-04
under deliberation

The FedRAMP Authorization Act is introduced, aiming to enhance the innovation, security, and availa…

2022-12-08
under deliberation

On 8 December 2022, the US House of Representatives passed the “National Defense Authorization Act …

2022-12-15
adopted

On 15 December 2022, the US Senate adopted the “National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year …

2022-12-23
in grace period

On 23 December 2022, the Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) entered not force with grace pe…

2027-12-23
in force

On 23 December 2027, the Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) is implemented, 5 years after i…