Consumer Privacy Protection Act of 2005
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Latest action (22 Mar 2005): Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
What this bill does
H.R. 1263, the Consumer Privacy Protection Act of 2005, was introduced in the House of Representatives in March 2005. This bill aimed to protect and enhance consumer privacy by establishing rules for organizations that collect personal information. It would require these organizations, referred to as "data collection organizations," to provide consumers with privacy notices and clear privacy policy statements.
Under the bill, consumers would have the opportunity to limit the sale or disclosure of their personally identifiable information to certain third parties. Data collection organizations would also be required to implement information security policies to prevent unauthorized disclosure of personal data. The bill also included provisions for identity theft prevention and remedies, as well as a study on international privacy laws. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) would be responsible for enforcing these provisions.
This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress and, according to the provided information, it did not receive a vote and was not enacted into law. It is a legislative proposal that did not advance further in the process.
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Official summary
Consumer Privacy Protection Act of 2005 - Requires data collection organizations, under specified conditions, to notify consumers: (1) at the time of collection that their personally identifiable information may be used for an unrelated transaction purpose; and (2) of any material change in the organization's privacy policy statement immediately after each change.
Requires such organizations to establish a privacy policy with respect to the collection, sale, disclosure for consideration, or use of the consumer's information.
Requires an organization to provide consumers, without charge, the opportunity to preclude the sale or disclosure of their information to any organization that is not an information-sharing partner. Prescribes requirements for opportunities an organization may give consumers to limit other information practices of the organization.
Directs an organization to prepare and implement an information security policy that prevents the unauthorized disclosure or release of a consumer's information.
Requires the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to presume that an organization is in compliance with this Act if it participates in an approved five-year self-regulatory program. Prescribes requirements for a self-regulatory consumer dispute resolution process.
Directs the FTC to: (1) facilitate electronic and promote the use of common identity theft affidavits; (2) require the timely resolution of identity theft disputes; (3) utilize the Identity Theft Clearinghouse to transmit information to appropriate entities for protective action and to mitigate losses; and (4) provide change of address protection for consumers.
Requires: (1) the Comptroller General to analyze the impact on U.S. interstate and foreign commerce of information privacy laws, regulations, or agreements enacted, promulgated, or adopted by other nations, and whether the enforcement mechanisms or procedures of them result in discriminatory treatment of U.S. entities; and (2) the Secretary of Commerce, based on such results, to take steps to mitigate against such discriminatory impact.
Directs the Secretary to seek harmonization of this Act with other international privacy laws, regulations, and agreements for the advancement of transnational and electronic commerce.
Timeline
22 Mar 2005
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 1263 do?
- H.R. 1263, the Consumer Privacy Protection Act of 2005, was introduced in the House of Representatives in March 2005. This bill aimed to protect and enhance consumer privacy by establishing rules for organizations that collect personal information. It would require these organizations, referred to as "data collection organizations," to provide consumers with privacy notices and clear privacy policy statements. Under the bill, consumers would have the opportunity to limit the sale or disclosure of their personally identifiable information to certain third parties. Data collection organizations would also be required to implement information security policies to prevent unauthorized disclosure of personal data. The bill also included provisions for identity theft prevention and remedies, as well as a study on international privacy laws. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) would be responsible for enforcing these provisions. This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress and, according to the provided information, it did not receive a vote and was not enacted into law. It is a legislative proposal that did not advance further in the process.
- Has H.R. 1263 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 1263. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 1263?
- H.R. 1263 was sponsored by Rep. Stearns, Cliff [R-FL-6] (R-FL), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 1263?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection. (22 Mar 2005).
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