Social Security On-line Privacy Protection Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (4 Feb 2005): Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
What this bill does
This bill, the Social Security On-line Privacy Protection Act, would prohibit interactive computer services from sharing an individual's Social Security number or related personal information with a third party unless the individual first gives written permission. It also requires these services to allow individuals to cancel that permission at any time.
The bill would affect individuals who use interactive computer services and provide their Social Security number or related information. It would also impact the interactive computer services themselves, outlining their responsibilities regarding the handling of this data. The Federal Trade Commission would be tasked with enforcing these provisions.
This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives in January 2005 and has not moved beyond that stage. It was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Plain-English summary generated by Bill100 AI from the official record. Always verify against the source below.
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
4 Feb 2005
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 82 do?
- This bill, the Social Security On-line Privacy Protection Act, would prohibit interactive computer services from sharing an individual's Social Security number or related personal information with a third party unless the individual first gives written permission. It also requires these services to allow individuals to cancel that permission at any time. The bill would affect individuals who use interactive computer services and provide their Social Security number or related information. It would also impact the interactive computer services themselves, outlining their responsibilities regarding the handling of this data. The Federal Trade Commission would be tasked with enforcing these provisions. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives in January 2005 and has not moved beyond that stage. It was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Has H.R. 82 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 82. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 82?
- H.R. 82 was sponsored by Rep. Frelinghuysen, Rodney P. [R-NJ-11] (R-NJ), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 82?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection. (4 Feb 2005).
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