Training for protected public servants on personal information security

(a) In general The Attorney General shall establish and make available a comprehensive training program for covered public servants (as such term is defined in section 1522 of title 18, United States Code) on protecting personal information online. (b) Delivery and Accessibility The training program shall be— (1) made available online and through in-person formats to accommodate Federal, State, and local agencies of varying size and resource capacity; (2) updated no less than annually to reflect current threats and evolving digital environments; and (3) offered at no cost to covered public servants at the Federal, State, and local level. (c) Encouragement to State and Local Agencies The Attorney General shall encourage State and local law enforcement agencies, prosecutorial offices, and court systems to require completion of the training program established under this section as part of their standard onboarding and annual continuing education requirements. (d) Authorization of Appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out this section.