Online Privacy Protection Act of 2003
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (3 Feb 2003): Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
What this bill does
H.R. 69, the Online Privacy Protection Act of 2003, would require website and online service operators to protect the personal information of individuals aged 13 and older. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) would be tasked with creating regulations that mandate operators inform users about what information is collected and how it is used, and provide a way for users to consent to or limit the sharing of their information for purposes beyond what was originally stated. The bill also directs the FTC to offer incentives for companies that self-regulate their privacy practices.
This bill affects operators of commercial websites and online services that collect personal information from individuals 13 and older. It would require these operators to establish procedures for protecting user data, providing transparency about data collection and sharing, and allowing individuals to control how their information is used. States would also be authorized to bring legal action on behalf of their residents if they believe these regulations are being violated, with the FTC having the ability to intervene.
H.R. 69 was introduced in the House of Representatives in January 2003 and has not progressed beyond that initial stage. Its current status is "Introduced." If it were to move forward, it would need to be considered by committees, pass through both the House and the Senate, and then be signed into law by the President. The bill aims for FTC regulations to be in place within one year of its enactment, with specific provisions and enforcement mechanisms detailed within the text.
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Official summary
Online Privacy Protection Act of 2003 - 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
3 Feb 2003
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 69 do?
- H.R. 69, the Online Privacy Protection Act of 2003, would require website and online service operators to protect the personal information of individuals aged 13 and older. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) would be tasked with creating regulations that mandate operators inform users about what information is collected and how it is used, and provide a way for users to consent to or limit the sharing of their information for purposes beyond what was originally stated. The bill also directs the FTC to offer incentives for companies that self-regulate their privacy practices. This bill affects operators of commercial websites and online services that collect personal information from individuals 13 and older. It would require these operators to establish procedures for protecting user data, providing transparency about data collection and sharing, and allowing individuals to control how their information is used. States would also be authorized to bring legal action on behalf of their residents if they believe these regulations are being violated, with the FTC having the ability to intervene. H.R. 69 was introduced in the House of Representatives in January 2003 and has not progressed beyond that initial stage. Its current status is "Introduced." If it were to move forward, it would need to be considered by committees, pass through both the House and the Senate, and then be signed into law by the President. The bill aims for FTC regulations to be in place within one year of its enactment, with specific provisions and enforcement mechanisms detailed within the text.
- Has H.R. 69 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 69. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 69?
- H.R. 69 was sponsored by Rep. Frelinghuysen, Rodney P. [R-NJ-11] (R-NJ), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 69?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection. (3 Feb 2003).
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