Location Privacy Protection Act of 2001
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (11 Jul 2001): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7498-7499)
What this bill does
This bill, the Location Privacy Protection Act of 2001, would require the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to establish new rules to protect the privacy of customer location information. Specifically, providers of location-based services would need to clearly inform customers about their policies regarding the collection, use, and sharing of this data. Before collecting, using, keeping, or sharing a customer's location information, these providers would generally have to get the customer's express permission.
The bill would affect individuals who use location-based services and the companies that provide them. It aims to give customers more control over their location data, preventing its misuse. The legislation also states that any state or local laws concerning the privacy of wireless location information would be overridden if they conflict with the FCC's new rules.
Currently, the bill has been introduced in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Its next step would be for the committee to review and potentially take action on it, such as holding hearings or proposing amendments.
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Official summary
Location Privacy Protection Act of 2001 - Directs the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to complete a rulemaking proceeding for further protecting the privacy of location information of customers of location-based services or applications. Requires that providers of location-based services: (1) inform customers about their policies on the collection, use, disclosure of, and access to customer location information; and (2) receive a customer's express authorization before collecting, using, retaining, or disclosing such information. Outlines permitted uses of such information. Directs the FCC to specify appropriate methods by which a customer may provide express prior authorization for the use of such information. Preempts State and local requirements with respect to the privacy of wireless location information.
Timeline
11 Jul 2001
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7498-7499)
Common questions
- What does S. 1164 do?
- This bill, the Location Privacy Protection Act of 2001, would require the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to establish new rules to protect the privacy of customer location information. Specifically, providers of location-based services would need to clearly inform customers about their policies regarding the collection, use, and sharing of this data. Before collecting, using, keeping, or sharing a customer's location information, these providers would generally have to get the customer's express permission. The bill would affect individuals who use location-based services and the companies that provide them. It aims to give customers more control over their location data, preventing its misuse. The legislation also states that any state or local laws concerning the privacy of wireless location information would be overridden if they conflict with the FCC's new rules. Currently, the bill has been introduced in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Its next step would be for the committee to review and potentially take action on it, such as holding hearings or proposing amendments.
- Has S. 1164 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 1164. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 1164?
- S. 1164 was sponsored by Sen. Edwards, John [D-NC] (D-NC), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 1164?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7498-7499) (11 Jul 2001).
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