Online Privacy and Disclosure Act of 2000
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Latest action (30 Mar 2000): Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Trade, and Consumer Protection.
What this bill does
H.R. 4059, the Online Privacy and Disclosure Act of 2000, would create a system for businesses that collect personal data online. These businesses, referred to as "data controllers," could choose to follow specific principles related to how they obtain, use, and share information. If they comply, they would be allowed to display an official seal certifying their adherence to these principles and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) regulations.
The bill outlines seven core principles for data controllers who wish to use the seal. These include obtaining data fairly with the individual's knowledge, ensuring data accuracy, clearly stating the purpose of data collection, limiting data use to disclosed purposes unless the individual consents or the law requires it, making data accessible to individuals, and allowing individuals to access, correct, or challenge their data.
The FTC would be responsible for creating rules for the adoption and use of this seal. The agency would also enforce the law, investigating cases of fraudulent use of the seal and violations of the act. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives and was referred to the Committee on Commerce.
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Official summary
Online Privacy and Disclosure Act of 2000 - Permits data controllers (those who collect personal data by any means of interstate commerce) who abide by specified principles to display an official seal certifying compliance with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) regulations. Includes among such principles that: (1) the data should be obtained by lawful and fair means with the knowledge of the data subject; (2) the data should be complete, accurate, and current; (3) the purpose of the data collection should be specified and disclosed to the data subject and limited to stated purposes; (4) such data should not be disclosed or otherwise used except with the consent of the data subject or by authority of law; and (5) the data subject should have access to such data, its purpose, and the identity of the controller.Directs the FTC to prescribe rules for the adoption of a seal that may be displayed by a data controller to signify compliance with such principles and FTC regulations.Provides for FTC enforcement with regard to: (1) the fraudulent display of a seal; and (2) violations of this Act.
Timeline
30 Mar 2000
Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Trade, and Consumer Protection.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 4059 do?
- H.R. 4059, the Online Privacy and Disclosure Act of 2000, would create a system for businesses that collect personal data online. These businesses, referred to as "data controllers," could choose to follow specific principles related to how they obtain, use, and share information. If they comply, they would be allowed to display an official seal certifying their adherence to these principles and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) regulations. The bill outlines seven core principles for data controllers who wish to use the seal. These include obtaining data fairly with the individual's knowledge, ensuring data accuracy, clearly stating the purpose of data collection, limiting data use to disclosed purposes unless the individual consents or the law requires it, making data accessible to individuals, and allowing individuals to access, correct, or challenge their data. The FTC would be responsible for creating rules for the adoption and use of this seal. The agency would also enforce the law, investigating cases of fraudulent use of the seal and violations of the act. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives and was referred to the Committee on Commerce.
- Has H.R. 4059 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 4059. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 4059?
- H.R. 4059 was sponsored by Rep. Campbell, Tom [R-CA-15] (R-CA), with 8 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 4059?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Trade, and Consumer Protection. (30 Mar 2000).
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