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).
The purpose of this emergency request of Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) clearance is to allow the Department of Commerce (DOC), as represented by the International Trade Administration (ITA), to collect information from organizations in the United States to enable such organizationsâ self-certification to the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield Framework (Privacy Shield). Given the critical role of the collection of information to the Privacy Shield, the importance to transatlantic commerce of providing the Privacy Shield without further delay, and the uncertainty regarding when the Privacy Shield would clear the final stage of the multi-stage European Union (EU) approval process, the DOC cannot reasonably comply at present with the normal clearance procedures.
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:
(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;
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.