Online Privacy Protection Act of 2001
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (7 Feb 2001): Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
What this bill does
H.R. 89, the Online Privacy Protection Act of 2001, would make it illegal for operators of websites and online services to collect, use, or share personal information from individuals aged 13 and older in ways that violate regulations set by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). These regulations would require operators to protect the confidentiality, security, and integrity of collected personal information and to provide users with a way to consent to or limit the sharing of their data.
The bill affects operators of commercial websites and online services that collect personal information from individuals aged 13 and above. It also impacts these individuals by requiring operators to offer them control over how their data is used and shared, and the ability to access certain information collected about them. The FTC would be directed to create incentives for companies to develop their own privacy protection guidelines, which could be approved as "safe harbors."
This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on January 3, 2001, and referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. Its current status is "Introduced." If passed by the House and Senate, it would then be sent to the President for signature into law.
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Official summary
Online Privacy Protection Act of 2001 - 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
7 Feb 2001
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 89 do?
- H.R. 89, the Online Privacy Protection Act of 2001, would make it illegal for operators of websites and online services to collect, use, or share personal information from individuals aged 13 and older in ways that violate regulations set by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). These regulations would require operators to protect the confidentiality, security, and integrity of collected personal information and to provide users with a way to consent to or limit the sharing of their data. The bill affects operators of commercial websites and online services that collect personal information from individuals aged 13 and above. It also impacts these individuals by requiring operators to offer them control over how their data is used and shared, and the ability to access certain information collected about them. The FTC would be directed to create incentives for companies to develop their own privacy protection guidelines, which could be approved as "safe harbors." This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on January 3, 2001, and referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. Its current status is "Introduced." If passed by the House and Senate, it would then be sent to the President for signature into law.
- Has H.R. 89 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 89. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 89?
- H.R. 89 was sponsored by Rep. Frelinghuysen, Rodney P. [R-NJ-11] (R-NJ), with 6 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 89?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection. (7 Feb 2001).
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