Personal Data Privacy Act of 1998
Latest action (6 Aug 1998): Introduced
What this bill does
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Official summary
Personal Data Privacy Act of 1998 - Prohibits Government agencies or private entities from transferring, selling, or disclosing any personal data with respect to an individual to other agencies or entities without the individual's express consent, except for a national security or law enforcement purpose or for a purpose relating to government regulation of an industry. Requires such agencies or entities to provide such an individual with: (1) access to such personal data about the individual not later than five business days after the individual requests it; and (2) an annual report including the personal data collected with respect to the individual during such the preceding 12 months.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 4470 do?
- Personal Data Privacy Act of 1998 - Prohibits Government agencies or private entities from transferring, selling, or disclosing any personal data with respect to an individual to other agencies or entities without the individual's express consent, except for a national security or law enforcement purpose or for a purpose relating to government regulation of an industry. Requires such agencies or entities to provide such an individual with: (1) access to such personal data about the individual not later than five business days after the individual requests it; and (2) an annual report including the personal data collected with respect to the individual during such the preceding 12 months.
- Has H.R. 4470 become law?
- Not yet. As of 6 Aug 1998, H.R. 4470 is introduced.
- Who sponsored H.R. 4470?
- H.R. 4470 was sponsored by Rep. Maurice Hinchey [D-NY22, 2003-2012] (Democrat-NY), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 4470?
- Introduced (6 Aug 1998).
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