Online Privacy Protection Act of 2000
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (10 Feb 2000): Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E111)
What this bill does
H.R. 3560, the Online Privacy Protection Act of 2000, would make it illegal for operators of websites and online services to handle personal information of individuals aged 13 and older in ways that violate regulations to be created by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). These regulations would require operators to protect the confidentiality and security of collected personal data and provide users with a way to consent to or limit the sharing of their information. The bill would also direct the FTC to create incentives for companies that implement self-regulation for data protection.
The bill specifically targets operators of commercial websites and online services that collect personal information from individuals aged 13 and older. It aims to give these individuals more control over how their data is used and shared. States would be authorized to enforce these FTC regulations through civil actions on behalf of their residents, with prior notification to the FTC. The FTC would also have the authority to intervene in such state-led actions.
This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on January 31, 2000, and referred to the Committee on Commerce. As of its introduction, it had not advanced further in the legislative process. If passed by Congress and signed by the President, the FTC would then be required to create and implement the regulations outlined in the bill.
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Official summary
Online Privacy Protection Act of 2000 - Makes it unlawful for an operator of a Web site or online service to collect, use, or disclose personal information concerning an individual (age 13 and above) in a manner that violates regulations to be prescribed by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) requiring such operators to protect the confidentiality, security, and integrity of personal information it collects from such individuals. Requires such regulations to require such operators to provide a process for such individuals to consent to or limit the disclosure of such information.Directs the FTC to provide incentives for efforts of self-regulation by operators to implement appropriate protections for such information.Authorizes the States to enforce such regulations by bringing actions on behalf of residents, requiring the State attorney general to first notify the FTC of such action. Authorizes the FTC to intervene in any such action.Provides for enforcement of this Act through the Federal Trade Commission Act.
Timeline
10 Feb 2000
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E111)
Common questions
- What does H.R. 3560 do?
- H.R. 3560, the Online Privacy Protection Act of 2000, would make it illegal for operators of websites and online services to handle personal information of individuals aged 13 and older in ways that violate regulations to be created by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). These regulations would require operators to protect the confidentiality and security of collected personal data and provide users with a way to consent to or limit the sharing of their information. The bill would also direct the FTC to create incentives for companies that implement self-regulation for data protection. The bill specifically targets operators of commercial websites and online services that collect personal information from individuals aged 13 and older. It aims to give these individuals more control over how their data is used and shared. States would be authorized to enforce these FTC regulations through civil actions on behalf of their residents, with prior notification to the FTC. The FTC would also have the authority to intervene in such state-led actions. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on January 31, 2000, and referred to the Committee on Commerce. As of its introduction, it had not advanced further in the legislative process. If passed by Congress and signed by the President, the FTC would then be required to create and implement the regulations outlined in the bill.
- Has H.R. 3560 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 3560. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 3560?
- H.R. 3560 was sponsored by Rep. Frelinghuysen, Rodney P. [R-NJ-11] (R-NJ), with 4 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 3560?
- Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E111) (10 Feb 2000).
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