; (iii) provide an opportunity for public comment, including sharing of research and policy analysis, through publication in the Federal Register of a solicitation for public comments during a period to last not fewer than 45 days; and (iv) release a public version of the report required under subsection (k)(2). (B) Conduct Any public hearing, meeting, or reporting of the Commission under this paragraph shall be conducted in a manner consistent with the protection of information provided to or developed for or by the Commission as required by any applicable statute, regulation, or Executive order. (4) Obligation to protect personal information Whether or not the Commission receives personally identifiable information through the exercise of subpoena authority pursuant to paragraph (1)(B), neither the Commission nor any member of the Commission may publish, disclose, or release such information publicly or to a Federal department or agency, an agency of a State, local, Tribal, or territorial government, any international body, or any other individual or organization outside the Commission. (5) Obligation to protect proprietary information In the event that the Commission determines that information received from an owner or operator of an online platform includes confidential business information, a trade secret, or other proprietary information, the Commission shall ensure such information is not published, disclosed, or released to any individual or organization outside the Commission. (6) Coordination with and assistance to the Under Secretary for Science and Technology of the Department of Homeland Security The Commission may, to the extent practicable— (A) consult with the Under Secretary for Science and Technology of the Department of Homeland Security on the research conducted in accordance with section 3