Type of legislation What it does Where it’s at How to mitigate the risk Restricts or prohibits offshoring Prohibits the government from funding projects that have an offshore component. Companies that contract with states to perform services could not send any of the work offshore. The Thomas-Voinovich law was enacted but expires at the end of FY04.The Dodd amendment to expand Thomas-Voinovich to the states has passed the Senate but not the House.wenty-eight states have antioffshoring bills pending. So far none has become law. These bills affect only companies that contract with state and federal governments. The safest course is to keep your company?s government and nongovernment work separate in all ways. Ensures consumer and employee right to know Consumer right-to-know laws are designed to discourage offshoring by adversely affecting company image. Some would require call center employees to tell callers where they are located. A proposed Senate bill would require employers to give workers 90 days? notice if their jobs are going to be offshored. On the state level, it is likely that one or two right-to-know type bills will pass. On the federal level, even if a bill mandating notice gets through the Senate, it will never pass the House, where business-friendly Republicans are in control. Short of not offshoring, there?s not much a CIO can do. Take the PR hit if you must. Guarantees the privacy of personal data Prevents companies from sending personal information overseas. That includes medical records and financial data. Arizona has a bill pending that would prohibit the transcription of medical files outside the United States. California has a similar bill pending that includes financial data. It is unlikely that these bills will pass. Look into technologies that can strip personally identifiable datafrom files. Related content feature 7 ways to spot hidden IT talent within your ranks Your organization has hidden IT superstars in the making — both within and outside IT. Here’s how to find and elevate them for maximum impact. By John Edwards Jun 07, 2023 8 mins Staff Management feature The NBA’s digital transformation is a game-changer The National Basketball Association’s move to Azure cloud is helping improve fan experience and in-game performance due to analytics- and AI-assisted tools aimed at unlocking data’s full potential. By Paula Rooney Jun 07, 2023 9 mins Microsoft Azure Media and Entertainment Industry Digital Transformation case study How Palladium targets tech to better serve the business Palladium Hotel Group has prioritized strategies surrounding its digital transformation, with a focus on two primary objectives: to improve the business and better customize the customer experience. By Nuria Cordon Jun 07, 2023 4 mins CIO Travel and Hospitality Industry Digital Transformation Saudi Vision 2030: Why the Kingdom is becoming a hub in EdTech education By Andrea Benito Jun 07, 2023 5 mins Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe