International Communications Privacy Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (21 Sep 2017): Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
What this bill does
H.R. 3718, the International Communications Privacy Act, aims to establish new rules for how law enforcement can access electronic communication data, regardless of where that data is stored. The bill would require law enforcement to obtain a warrant for the contents of electronic communications, with specific procedures outlined for accessing data stored by providers of electronic communication services or remote computing services.
This legislation would affect individuals whose electronic communications are stored by service providers and law enforcement agencies seeking access to this data. It introduces a special rule for obtaining communications of non-U.S. individuals located in foreign countries that have been certified as "qualifying foreign countries." These countries would need to meet certain criteria, including providing similar protections for U.S. persons' data and agreeing not to notify individuals of warrant applications without U.S. government consent.
The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives in September 2017 and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. Its current status is "Introduced," meaning it has not yet progressed further in the legislative process. If it were to move forward, it would need to be considered and passed by committees, voted on by the full House, and then go through a similar process in the Senate before it could be sent to the President for signature into law.
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Official summary
International Communications Privacy Act
This bill establishes a framework governing law enforcement access to electronic communications data, regardless of where the data is stored.
Timeline
21 Sep 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 3718 do?
- H.R. 3718, the International Communications Privacy Act, aims to establish new rules for how law enforcement can access electronic communication data, regardless of where that data is stored. The bill would require law enforcement to obtain a warrant for the contents of electronic communications, with specific procedures outlined for accessing data stored by providers of electronic communication services or remote computing services. This legislation would affect individuals whose electronic communications are stored by service providers and law enforcement agencies seeking access to this data. It introduces a special rule for obtaining communications of non-U.S. individuals located in foreign countries that have been certified as "qualifying foreign countries." These countries would need to meet certain criteria, including providing similar protections for U.S. persons' data and agreeing not to notify individuals of warrant applications without U.S. government consent. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives in September 2017 and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. Its current status is "Introduced," meaning it has not yet progressed further in the legislative process. If it were to move forward, it would need to be considered and passed by committees, voted on by the full House, and then go through a similar process in the Senate before it could be sent to the President for signature into law.
- Has H.R. 3718 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 3718. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 3718?
- H.R. 3718 was sponsored by Rep. Collins, Doug [R-GA-9] (R-GA), with 3 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 3718?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations. (21 Sep 2017).
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