Privacy Protection Act of 1993
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (24 Nov 1993): Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs by unanimous consent.
What this bill does
The bill, titled the Privacy Protection Act of 1993, was introduced by Senator Paul Simon. While the full text of the bill is not yet available, its title suggests its purpose is related to protecting privacy.
At this time, the bill has been introduced in the 103rd Congress and its sponsor is Senator Paul Simon, a Democrat from Illinois. The bill was introduced on November 20, 1993.
As of the latest action recorded, the bill was simply introduced. It did not receive a vote in the previous session of Congress where it was introduced. Therefore, its current status is that it has been introduced but has not progressed further in the legislative process.
Plain-English summary generated by Bill100 AI from the official record. Always verify against the source below.
Official summary
Privacy Protection Act of 1993 - Establishes the Privacy Protection Commission to: (1) provide leadership and coordination for the efforts of all Federal agencies to enforce all Federal statutes, executive orders, regulations, and policies which involve privacy or data protection; (2) maximize effort and eliminate conflict, competition, duplication, and inconsistency among the operations, functions, and jurisdictions of Federal agencies responsible for privacy or data protection, data protection rights and standards, and fair information practices and principles; (3) develop model standards, policies, and routine uses for and by Federal, State, and local agencies in implementing the Privacy Act of 1974; (4) publish on a regular basis a guide to such Act and the Freedom of Information Act and other data protection laws; (5) publish a compilation of agency system of records notices, including an index and other finding aids; (6) make recommendations to the Congress to amend the Privacy Act; (7) provide active leadership, guidance, and assistance to private sector businesses, and organizations, institutions, and individuals regarding privacy, data protection rights and standards, and fair information practices and principles; (8) develop model practices, principles, standards, policies, and routine uses for use by the private sector; and (9) upon written request, provide assistance to the private sector in implementing them. Authorizes appropriations.
Timeline
24 Nov 1993
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs by unanimous consent.
Common questions
- What does S. 1735 do?
- The bill, titled the Privacy Protection Act of 1993, was introduced by Senator Paul Simon. While the full text of the bill is not yet available, its title suggests its purpose is related to protecting privacy. At this time, the bill has been introduced in the 103rd Congress and its sponsor is Senator Paul Simon, a Democrat from Illinois. The bill was introduced on November 20, 1993. As of the latest action recorded, the bill was simply introduced. It did not receive a vote in the previous session of Congress where it was introduced. Therefore, its current status is that it has been introduced but has not progressed further in the legislative process.
- Has S. 1735 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 1735. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 1735?
- S. 1735 was sponsored by Sen. Simon, Paul [D-IL] (D-IL), with 2 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 1735?
- Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs by unanimous consent. (24 Nov 1993).
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