H.R. 8125: CFTC Proprietary Information Act of 2026

This bill, titled the CFTC Proprietary Information Act of 2026, proposes amendments to the Commodity Exchange Act of 1936, specifically concerning the handling of proprietary information by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). The key points of the bill are as follows:

Purpose of the Bill

The main purpose of the bill is to enhance the protection of proprietary information that is provided to the CFTC. Proprietary information typically includes sensitive business information that, if disclosed, could harm the competitiveness of the business that owns it.

Amendments to the Commodity Exchange Act

The bill amends Section 8 of the Commodity Exchange Act by adding a new subsection that outlines how proprietary information should be managed:

• General Provisions: The CFTC must adopt rules to handle proprietary information it obtains, ensuring these rules comply with the stipulations mentioned in the section.
• Policy Implementation: The CFTC is tasked with creating rules to:
• Address the circumstances under which the CFTC requests proprietary information.
• Safeguard the information based on its sensitivity.
• Limit access to the information to designated staff members.
• Protect the information from unauthorized use or disclosure.
• Sharing with Other Entities: The CFTC must establish rules regarding sharing proprietary information with other government entities, including requiring assurances that those entities will maintain adequate safeguards to protect the confidentiality of the information.

In summary, this bill aims to strengthen the framework for protecting sensitive business information that the CFTC receives, ensuring that there are clear guidelines about how such information is stored, shared, and safeguarded against unauthorized access or disclosure.

Relevant Companies

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