Social Security On-Line Privacy Protection Act of 1996
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (11 Oct 1996): Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Finance.
What this bill does
The Social Security On-Line Privacy Protection Act of 1996, introduced in the House of Representatives, would prohibit interactive computer services from disclosing an individual's Social Security account number or related personally identifiable information to a third party without the individual's prior informed written consent. The bill defines an interactive computer service as one providing computer access to multiple users via modem or other means to online networks like the Internet.
This legislation would affect individuals who use online services and whose Social Security information might be handled by these services. It would also impact the interactive computer services themselves by setting new rules for information disclosure. Individuals would have the right to revoke any previously granted consent at any time.
The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on September 28, 1996, and referred to the Committee on Commerce. The Federal Trade Commission would be responsible for enforcement, with the authority to investigate services and issue cease and desist orders for violations, as well as seek civil penalties.
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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.
Timeline
11 Oct 1996
Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Finance.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 4299 do?
- The Social Security On-Line Privacy Protection Act of 1996, introduced in the House of Representatives, would prohibit interactive computer services from disclosing an individual's Social Security account number or related personally identifiable information to a third party without the individual's prior informed written consent. The bill defines an interactive computer service as one providing computer access to multiple users via modem or other means to online networks like the Internet. This legislation would affect individuals who use online services and whose Social Security information might be handled by these services. It would also impact the interactive computer services themselves by setting new rules for information disclosure. Individuals would have the right to revoke any previously granted consent at any time. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on September 28, 1996, and referred to the Committee on Commerce. The Federal Trade Commission would be responsible for enforcement, with the authority to investigate services and issue cease and desist orders for violations, as well as seek civil penalties.
- Has H.R. 4299 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 4299. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 4299?
- H.R. 4299 was sponsored by Rep. Franks, Bob [R-NJ-7] (R-NJ), with 3 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 4299?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Finance. (11 Oct 1996).
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