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US HR1816

US HR1816
Information Transparency & Personal Data Control Act


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Introduced
03/11/2021
In Committee
03/12/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To require the Federal Trade Commission to promulgate regulations related to sensitive personal information, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, the Information Transparency & Personal Data Control Act, would require the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to promulgate regulations related to the collection, use, and sharing of sensitive personal information by controllers, processors, and third parties. Key provisions include: requiring affirmative, express opt-in consent for the collection and use of sensitive personal information; mandating transparent privacy and data use policies; allowing users to opt-out of the collection and use of non-sensitive personal information; establishing requirements for the relationship between controllers and processors; and requiring periodic privacy audits. The bill also grants enforcement authority to the FTC and state attorneys general, and provides additional funding and staffing for the FTC's privacy and data security efforts.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (30)

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce. (on 03/12/2021)

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