Social Security On-Line Privacy Protection Act of 1996
Latest action (28 Sep 1996): Introduced
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Official summary
Social Security On-Line Privacy Protection Act of 1996 - Prohibits an interactive computer service providing computer access to multiple users via modem or other means of telecommunication to the Internet or any other on-line network from disclosing to a third party an individual's social security account number or related personally identifiable information without the individual's prior informed written consent. Requires such service to permit an individual to revoke any consent at any time, upon which revocation such service shall cease disclosing such number or information to a third party. Gives the Federal Trade Commission enforcement authority under this Act.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 4299 do?
- Social Security On-Line Privacy Protection Act of 1996 - Prohibits an interactive computer service providing computer access to multiple users via modem or other means of telecommunication to the Internet or any other on-line network from disclosing to a third party an individual's social security account number or related personally identifiable information without the individual's prior informed written consent. Requires such service to permit an individual to revoke any consent at any time, upon which revocation such service shall cease disclosing such number or information to a third party. Gives the Federal Trade Commission enforcement authority under this Act.
- Has H.R. 4299 become law?
- Not yet. As of 28 Sep 1996, H.R. 4299 is introduced.
- Who sponsored H.R. 4299?
- H.R. 4299 was sponsored by Rep. Bob Franks [R-NJ7, 1993-2000] (Republican-NJ), with 3 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 4299?
- Introduced (28 Sep 1996).
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