Individual Privacy Protection Act of 1995
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (15 Jan 1995): Referred to the Subcommittee on Government Management, Information and Technology.
What this bill does
H.R. 184, the Individual Privacy Protection Act of 1995, would amend the Privacy Act of 1974. It aims to strengthen protections for personal information and establish an independent Individual Privacy Protection Board. This board would study how both public and private organizations protect personal data, recommend how privacy laws should apply to them, and develop guidelines for federal agencies. The bill also proposes increasing the minimum civil damages awarded when government agencies fail to maintain individual records accurately.
The bill affects individuals by potentially increasing recourse for privacy violations and by having a new board examine how personal data is handled across various sectors. It also impacts government agencies by outlining new responsibilities and oversight. The bill would also create a new independent federal entity, the Individual Privacy Protection Board, with a defined structure and duties, including the ability to conduct investigations and report findings.
As of January 4, 1995, H.R. 184 was introduced in the House of Representatives and referred to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. It has not advanced further in the legislative process. For the bill to become law, it would need to be passed by both the House and the Senate and then be signed by the President.
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Official summary
Individual Privacy Protection Act of 1995 - Amends the Privacy Act of 1974 to increase the minimum amount of civil damages against the United States when an agency fails to maintain a record on an individual with accuracy, relevance, timeliness, or completeness in order to assure fairness. Sets limits on such recoveries. Establishes an Individual Privacy Protection Board to: (1) study the data banks, automated data processing programs, and information systems of public and private organizations to determine standards and procedures in force for the protection of personal information; (2) recommend to the President and the Congress the extent to which provisions of the Privacy Act should be applied to such organizations; (3) develop guidelines and provide continuing assistance for, and investigate compliance with, individual records maintenance requirements; (4) review Federal law, Executive orders, regulations, directives, and judicial decisions and report on their consistency with the rights of privacy, due process of law, and other guarantees in the Constitution; and (5) comment on the implications for data protection of proposed Federal, State, or local statutes, regulations, or procedures. Provides penalties for violations of privacy rights.
Timeline
15 Jan 1995
Referred to the Subcommittee on Government Management, Information and Technology.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 184 do?
- H.R. 184, the Individual Privacy Protection Act of 1995, would amend the Privacy Act of 1974. It aims to strengthen protections for personal information and establish an independent Individual Privacy Protection Board. This board would study how both public and private organizations protect personal data, recommend how privacy laws should apply to them, and develop guidelines for federal agencies. The bill also proposes increasing the minimum civil damages awarded when government agencies fail to maintain individual records accurately. The bill affects individuals by potentially increasing recourse for privacy violations and by having a new board examine how personal data is handled across various sectors. It also impacts government agencies by outlining new responsibilities and oversight. The bill would also create a new independent federal entity, the Individual Privacy Protection Board, with a defined structure and duties, including the ability to conduct investigations and report findings. As of January 4, 1995, H.R. 184 was introduced in the House of Representatives and referred to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. It has not advanced further in the legislative process. For the bill to become law, it would need to be passed by both the House and the Senate and then be signed by the President.
- Has H.R. 184 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 184. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 184?
- H.R. 184 was sponsored by Rep. Collins, Cardiss [D-IL-7] (D-IL), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 184?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Government Management, Information and Technology. (15 Jan 1995).
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