Consumer Privacy Protection Act of 2002
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (24 Sep 2002): Subcommittee Hearings Held.
What this bill does
H.R. 4678, the Consumer Privacy Protection Act of 2002, aims to establish consumer privacy rights in interstate commerce. The bill would require organizations that collect consumer data to provide clear notices about their privacy practices and offer consumers the ability to limit the sale or disclosure of their personally identifiable information to other organizations. It also outlines obligations for data collection organizations regarding information security.
The legislation would affect businesses that collect personally identifiable information from consumers, requiring them to implement new privacy policies, provide consumers with opt-out options, and establish information security measures. Consumers would gain more control over how their data is shared and used. The bill also includes provisions for identity theft prevention and international privacy considerations.
This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on May 8, 2002, during the 107th Congress. It was referred to committees for consideration. As it was introduced in a previous session and did not receive a vote, it would need to be reintroduced and pass through the legislative process in a future Congress to become law.
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Official summary
Consumer Privacy Protection Act of 2002 - Requires data collection organizations, under specified conditions, to notify consumers: (1) at the time of collection that their personally identifiable information may be used for an unrelated transaction purpose; and (2) of any material change in the organization's privacy policy statement immediately after each change.Requires the organizations to establish a privacy policy with respect to the collection, sale, disclosure for consideration, or use of the consumer's information.Requires an organization to provide consumers, without charge, the opportunity to preclude the sale or disclosure of their information to any organization that is not an information-sharing partner. Allows a consumer an opportunity to limit other information practices of the organization.Directs an organization to prepare and implement an information security policy that prevents the unauthorized disclosure or release of a consumer's information.Requires the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to presume that an organization is in compliance with this Act if it participates in an approved self-regulatory program for an eight-year period.Directs the FTC to: (1) facilitate electronic and promote the use of common identity theft affidavits; (2) require the timely resolution of identity theft disputes; (3) utilize the Identity Theft Clearinghouse to transmit information to appropriate entities for protective action and to mitigate losses; and (4) provide change of address protection for consumers.Requires: (1) the Comptroller General to analyze the impact on U.S. interstate and foreign commerce of information privacy laws, regulations, or agreements enacted, promulgated, or adopted by other nations, and whether the enforcement mechanisms or procedures of them result in discriminatory treatment of U.S. entities; and (2) the Secretary of Commerce, based on such results, to take steps to mitigate against such discriminatory impact.Directs the Secretary to seek harmonization of this Act with other international privacy laws, regulations, and agreements for the advancement of transnational and electronic commerce.
Timeline
24 Sep 2002
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 4678 do?
- H.R. 4678, the Consumer Privacy Protection Act of 2002, aims to establish consumer privacy rights in interstate commerce. The bill would require organizations that collect consumer data to provide clear notices about their privacy practices and offer consumers the ability to limit the sale or disclosure of their personally identifiable information to other organizations. It also outlines obligations for data collection organizations regarding information security. The legislation would affect businesses that collect personally identifiable information from consumers, requiring them to implement new privacy policies, provide consumers with opt-out options, and establish information security measures. Consumers would gain more control over how their data is shared and used. The bill also includes provisions for identity theft prevention and international privacy considerations. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on May 8, 2002, during the 107th Congress. It was referred to committees for consideration. As it was introduced in a previous session and did not receive a vote, it would need to be reintroduced and pass through the legislative process in a future Congress to become law.
- Has H.R. 4678 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 4678. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 4678?
- H.R. 4678 was sponsored by Rep. Stearns, Cliff [R-FL-6] (R-FL), with 21 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 4678?
- Subcommittee Hearings Held. (24 Sep 2002).
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