; and (7) includes any other information as determined by the Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Education. (e) Privacy protections In carrying out the activities under this Act, a State shall not collect or include in the repository any personally identifiable information. (f) Report (1) In general Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, and on an annual basis thereafter, a State that receives a grant under this Act shall submit to the Secretary a report at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require, including information on the improvement or development and implementation of the credential repository in such State. (2) Reduced burden The Secretary, in coordination with the Secretary of Education, and in consultation with the States receiving a grant under this Act, shall implement processes to reduce the burden of reporting information required to be reported under this Act. (g) Definitions In this Act: (1) Covered program The term covered program means a program that is offered to individuals to earn a credential. (2) Credential The term credential means an education or occupational qualification or achievement used to indicate suitability for a future educational opportunity or career opportunity, including diplomas, digital badges, certificates, certifications, a recognized postsecondary credential, occupational or professional licenses, microcredentials, and degrees of all types and levels. (3) Secretary The term Secretary , unless otherwise specified in this Act, means the Secretary of Labor. (4) Training provider The term training provider means an entity that offers a covered program. (5) WIOA terms The terms career pathway , recognized postsecondary credential , and State have the meanings given such terms in section 3 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act ( 29 U.S.C. 3113 ). 4. Authorization of appropriations (a) In general There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out this