Social Security On-line Privacy Protection Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (14 Feb 2003): Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
What this bill does
The Social Security On-line Privacy Protection Act would prohibit interactive computer services from sharing an individual's Social Security number or related personally identifiable information with a third party unless that individual has given prior, informed written consent. The bill also requires these services to allow individuals to withdraw their consent at any time, after which the service must stop sharing the information.
This bill would affect individuals who use interactive computer services and whose Social Security numbers or related data are handled by these services. It would also apply to interactive computer services themselves, requiring them to obtain consent before disclosing sensitive personal information. The Federal Trade Commission would be responsible for enforcing the law, investigating potential violations, and issuing cease and desist orders.
As of its introduction in January 2003, this bill has been referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. It would need to be passed by both the House and the Senate and then signed by the President to become law.
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Official summary
Social Security On-line Privacy Protection Act - Prohibits an interactive computer service from disclosing to a third party an individual's social security number or related personally identifiable information without the individual's prior informed written consent. Requires such service to permit an individual to revoke any consent at any time.
Timeline
14 Feb 2003
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 70 do?
- The Social Security On-line Privacy Protection Act would prohibit interactive computer services from sharing an individual's Social Security number or related personally identifiable information with a third party unless that individual has given prior, informed written consent. The bill also requires these services to allow individuals to withdraw their consent at any time, after which the service must stop sharing the information. This bill would affect individuals who use interactive computer services and whose Social Security numbers or related data are handled by these services. It would also apply to interactive computer services themselves, requiring them to obtain consent before disclosing sensitive personal information. The Federal Trade Commission would be responsible for enforcing the law, investigating potential violations, and issuing cease and desist orders. As of its introduction in January 2003, this bill has been referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. It would need to be passed by both the House and the Senate and then signed by the President to become law.
- Has H.R. 70 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 70. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 70?
- H.R. 70 was sponsored by Rep. Frelinghuysen, Rodney P. [R-NJ-11] (R-NJ), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 70?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection. (14 Feb 2003).
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