After the House of Representatives approved the Healthcare Exchange Security and Transparency Act on Friday, Rep. Sean Duffy (R-Wis.) introduced a measure to enhance healthcare.gov security by allowing individuals to browse the website without logging personal information.
While the Healthcare Exchange Security and Transparency Act would require the Department of Health and Human Services to notify customers in the event of a data breach, the BROWSE Act aims to minimize the amount of information that would be at risk for cyber attacks.
“Before Americans can shop for products on healthcare.gov, they have to put in all of their information, such as their address, date of birth and social security into a website that is not secure,” Duffy said. “I’m introducing the BROWSE Act to make sure that Americans have an opportunity to search the website, look at products and only enter their personal information once they have found a product that they like.”
Duffy also noted that he remains opposed to the Affordable Care Act.
“I don’t agree with this law,” Duffy said. “I am working to reform it, repeal it and replace it. But until that time comes, I want to make sure (the website) works well for the American people.”