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H.R. 5777·111th Congress·House Bill

BEST PRACTICES Act

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Latest action (19 Jul 2010): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

What this bill does

The BEST PRACTICES Act, introduced in the House of Representatives in 2010, aims to increase transparency and consumer choice regarding the collection and use of personal information by businesses. It would require companies engaged in interstate commerce that collect or store sensitive data, and meet certain thresholds for the number of individuals involved, to inform individuals about their privacy practices. This includes disclosing what data is collected, why it's used, and who it might be shared with.

Covered entities would need to provide clear and easy-to-understand notices about their data handling. The bill would generally require individuals' consent before their data is collected or used, allowing them to opt out. Sharing sensitive information with third parties would specifically require express affirmative consent from the individual. The bill also mandates that companies ensure the accuracy and security of collected data.

This bill is currently in the status of "Introduced." It was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce in the House of Representatives and has not advanced further. If it were to proceed, it would typically undergo committee review, potential amendments, and votes in the House, followed by consideration in the Senate.

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Official summary

Building Effective Strategies To Promote Responsibility Accountability Choice Transparency Innovation Consumer Expectations and Safeguards Act or the BEST PRACTICES Act - Defines "covered entity" as a person engaged in interstate commerce that collects or stores data containing covered or sensitive information (information), excluding: (1) federal, state, and local governments; or (2) any person that stores covered information from or about fewer than 15,000 individuals, collects covered information from or about fewer than 10,000 individuals during any 12-month period, does not collect or store sensitive information, and does not use covered information to monitor or analyze the behavior of individuals as the person's primary business.

Requires a covered entity to make available to individuals whose information it collects or maintains information about its information privacy practices and an individual's options with regard to such practices, including: (1) the covered entity's identity; (2) a description of, the purposes for, and potential disclosure of such information; and (3) the individual's means to access the information and limit its collection, use, and disclosure.

Prohibits a covered entity from: (1) collecting, using, or disclosing information unless it provides the information in concise and easy-to-understand notices in accordance with regulations issued by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) (excludes trade secrets and in-person transactions from such notice requirements); (2) collecting or using information about an individual without the individual's consent (which may be granted affirmatively or by not declining consent after appropriate notification); and (3) disclosing information about an individual to a third party unless the covered entity has received affirmative consent from the individual prior to the disclosure.

Requires a covered entity to assure information accuracy, including by providing an individual with information access and dispute resolution procedures.

Requires each covered entity and service provider to ensure information security, integrity, and confidentiality.

Exempts a covered entity that participates in one or more FTC-approved self-regulatory programs (Choice Program) from: (1) the requirements for express affirmative consent required for information use pursuant to a Choice Program; (2) the requirement of access to information; and (3) private right of action liability.

Provides and specifies the conditions for FTC, state, and private rights of enforcement.

Timeline

  1. 19 Jul 2010

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Common questions

What does H.R. 5777 do?
The BEST PRACTICES Act, introduced in the House of Representatives in 2010, aims to increase transparency and consumer choice regarding the collection and use of personal information by businesses. It would require companies engaged in interstate commerce that collect or store sensitive data, and meet certain thresholds for the number of individuals involved, to inform individuals about their privacy practices. This includes disclosing what data is collected, why it's used, and who it might be shared with. Covered entities would need to provide clear and easy-to-understand notices about their data handling. The bill would generally require individuals' consent before their data is collected or used, allowing them to opt out. Sharing sensitive information with third parties would specifically require express affirmative consent from the individual. The bill also mandates that companies ensure the accuracy and security of collected data. This bill is currently in the status of "Introduced." It was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce in the House of Representatives and has not advanced further. If it were to proceed, it would typically undergo committee review, potential amendments, and votes in the House, followed by consideration in the Senate.
Has H.R. 5777 become law?
The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 5777. Check the latest action and official source below.
Who sponsored H.R. 5777?
H.R. 5777 was sponsored by Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1] (D-IL), with 0 cosponsors.
What's the latest action on H.R. 5777?
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (19 Jul 2010).

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