SAFE-ID Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (20 May 2004): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
What this bill does
The SAFE-ID Act, introduced in the Senate in 2004, would establish rules for U.S. businesses that transfer personally identifiable information, such as names, financial details, and medical records, to entities located outside the United States. Under the bill, businesses would be required to inform consumers about privacy protections and safeguards in place, give consumers a chance to object to such disclosures, and explain how to opt out.
The legislation affects U.S. residents whose personal information is handled by businesses, including healthcare and financial service providers. It aims to prevent businesses from terminating services to avoid consumer objections and prohibits discrimination against consumers who object to their information being sent abroad. Businesses knowingly transferring information that is later misused could be held liable.
This bill was introduced and referred to the Judiciary Committee. It has not advanced further in the legislative process. If it were to progress, it would require passage by both the Senate and the House of Representatives, followed by the President's signature, to become law.
Plain-English summary generated by Bill100 AI from the official record. Always verify against the source below.
Official summary
Safeguarding Americans From Exporting Identification Data (SAFE-ID) Act - Prohibits business enterprises from disclosing personally identifiable information regarding U.S. residents to any branch, affiliate, subcontractor, or unaffiliated third party located in a foreign country unless: (1) the business enterprise provides notice of privacy protections and complies with safeguards described in specified Federal laws; (2) the consumer is given the opportunity to object prior to such disclosure; and (3) the consumer is given an explanation of how to exercise the nondisclosure option.
Prohibits: (1) health care businesses from terminating existing relationships with consumers to avoid objections to disclosure; and (2) business enterprises from discriminating against otherwise qualified consumers of financial products or health care services due to such objections.
Makes business enterprises that knowingly and directly transfer personally identifiable information to foreign entities liable to persons suffering damages due to the misuse of that information. Authorizes injured parties to file civil actions for violations of the information transmission provisions of this Act.
Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to revise existing regulations to require covered entities that outsource protected health information to a foreign country to include certain information relating to outsourcing in such entity's privacy protection notices. Amends the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act to require the inclusion of similar information in privacy protection notices for consumers of financial services.
Timeline
20 May 2004
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Common questions
- What does S. 2471 do?
- The SAFE-ID Act, introduced in the Senate in 2004, would establish rules for U.S. businesses that transfer personally identifiable information, such as names, financial details, and medical records, to entities located outside the United States. Under the bill, businesses would be required to inform consumers about privacy protections and safeguards in place, give consumers a chance to object to such disclosures, and explain how to opt out. The legislation affects U.S. residents whose personal information is handled by businesses, including healthcare and financial service providers. It aims to prevent businesses from terminating services to avoid consumer objections and prohibits discrimination against consumers who object to their information being sent abroad. Businesses knowingly transferring information that is later misused could be held liable. This bill was introduced and referred to the Judiciary Committee. It has not advanced further in the legislative process. If it were to progress, it would require passage by both the Senate and the House of Representatives, followed by the President's signature, to become law.
- Has S. 2471 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 2471. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 2471?
- S. 2471 was sponsored by Sen. Clinton, Hillary Rodham [D-NY] (D-NY), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on S. 2471?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (20 May 2004).
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