Social Security On-line Privacy Protection Act of 1999
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Latest action (29 Jan 1999): Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Trade, and Consumer Protection.
What this bill does
H.R. 367, the Social Security On-line Privacy Protection Act of 1999, would restrict how "interactive computer services"—defined broadly as services providing users computer access to the Internet or other on-line networks—handle Social Security account numbers. Such services would be prohibited from disclosing an individual's Social Security number, or personally identifiable information tied to it, to third parties without the individual's prior informed written consent. Individuals could revoke that consent at any time, requiring the service to stop the disclosures. The Federal Trade Commission would be authorized to investigate suspected violations and could issue cease-and-desist orders, with civil penalties available against services that knowingly violate the law.
The bill would primarily affect companies operating internet or online network services, requiring them to obtain explicit written consent before sharing users' Social Security numbers or related identifying information with outside parties. It would also affect individual internet users, who would gain a legal right to control and revoke consent for such disclosures, and the FTC, which would gain enforcement responsibilities.
The bill was introduced on January 19, 1999, by Rep. Bob Franks and referred to the House Committee on Commerce. According to official records, it did not receive a vote and saw no further action; it did not become law.
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Official summary
Social Security On-line Privacy Protection Act of 1999 - Prohibits an interactive computer service from disclosing to a third party an individual's social security number or related personally identifiable information without the individual's prior informed written consent. Defines interactive computer service as one providing computer access to multiple users via modem or other means of telecommunication to the Internet or any other on-line network. 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
29 Jan 1999
Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Trade, and Consumer Protection.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 367 do?
- H.R. 367, the Social Security On-line Privacy Protection Act of 1999, would restrict how "interactive computer services"—defined broadly as services providing users computer access to the Internet or other on-line networks—handle Social Security account numbers. Such services would be prohibited from disclosing an individual's Social Security number, or personally identifiable information tied to it, to third parties without the individual's prior informed written consent. Individuals could revoke that consent at any time, requiring the service to stop the disclosures. The Federal Trade Commission would be authorized to investigate suspected violations and could issue cease-and-desist orders, with civil penalties available against services that knowingly violate the law. The bill would primarily affect companies operating internet or online network services, requiring them to obtain explicit written consent before sharing users' Social Security numbers or related identifying information with outside parties. It would also affect individual internet users, who would gain a legal right to control and revoke consent for such disclosures, and the FTC, which would gain enforcement responsibilities. The bill was introduced on January 19, 1999, by Rep. Bob Franks and referred to the House Committee on Commerce. According to official records, it did not receive a vote and saw no further action; it did not become law.
- Has H.R. 367 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 367. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 367?
- H.R. 367 was sponsored by Rep. Franks, Bob [R-NJ-7] (R-NJ), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 367?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Trade, and Consumer Protection. (29 Jan 1999).
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