Data-Mining Moratorium Act of 2003
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (16 Jan 2003): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1080)
What this bill does
The Data-Mining Moratorium Act of 2003, if enacted, would prohibit officers and employees of the Department of Defense (DOD) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from carrying out data-mining for specific programs. This prohibition would apply to the DOD's Total Information Awareness program, any other data-mining programs of DOD, and any data-mining programs of DHS that are similar to the Total Information Awareness program. This restriction would remain in effect until Congress passes a law specifically authorizing such data-mining activities by a federal department.
The bill would affect individuals by potentially limiting government data-mining that could access extensive private and public information about them. It also requires the Secretary of Defense, the Attorney General, and heads of other federal departments or agencies using or developing data-mining technology to report to Congress on all such activities. These reports would need to describe the activities, plans for technology use, and policies for protecting privacy and ensuring data accuracy.
As of its introduction on January 16, 2003, this bill is in its initial stage in Congress. It was referred to the Senate Committee on the Judiciary. If it moves forward, it would typically be considered by that committee, potentially undergo amendments, and then be voted on by the full Senate. If passed by the Senate, it would then proceed to the House of Representatives for consideration.
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Official summary
Data-Mining Moratorium Act of 2003 - Prohibits any officer or employee of the Departments of Defense (DOD) or Homeland Security (DHS) from implementing or carrying out for data-mining purposes any part of: (1) the DOD component of the Total Information Awareness program or any other data-mining program of DOD; or (2) any data-mining program of DHS similar or related to the Total Information Awareness program. Makes such prohibition effective from the date of enactment of this Act until the date of enactment of a law specifically authorizing data-mining by a Federal department.Requires the Secretary of Defense, the Attorney General, and the head of each other Federal department or agency using or developing data-mining technology to report to Congress on all such activities.
Timeline
16 Jan 2003
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1080)
Common questions
- What does S. 188 do?
- The Data-Mining Moratorium Act of 2003, if enacted, would prohibit officers and employees of the Department of Defense (DOD) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from carrying out data-mining for specific programs. This prohibition would apply to the DOD's Total Information Awareness program, any other data-mining programs of DOD, and any data-mining programs of DHS that are similar to the Total Information Awareness program. This restriction would remain in effect until Congress passes a law specifically authorizing such data-mining activities by a federal department. The bill would affect individuals by potentially limiting government data-mining that could access extensive private and public information about them. It also requires the Secretary of Defense, the Attorney General, and heads of other federal departments or agencies using or developing data-mining technology to report to Congress on all such activities. These reports would need to describe the activities, plans for technology use, and policies for protecting privacy and ensuring data accuracy. As of its introduction on January 16, 2003, this bill is in its initial stage in Congress. It was referred to the Senate Committee on the Judiciary. If it moves forward, it would typically be considered by that committee, potentially undergo amendments, and then be voted on by the full Senate. If passed by the Senate, it would then proceed to the House of Representatives for consideration.
- Has S. 188 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 188. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 188?
- S. 188 was sponsored by Sen. Feingold, Russell D. [D-WI] (D-WI), with 4 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 188?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1080) (16 Jan 2003).
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