To establish a regulatory framework for the comprehensive protection of personal data for individuals under the aegis of the Federal Trade Commission, to amend the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998 to improve provisions relating to collection, use, and disclosure of personal information of children, and for other purposes.
Latest action (4 Dec 2017): Introduced
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Official summary
This bill addresses the protection of personal information by
• requiring entities to carry out security measures to protect the personal information they collect and maintain,
• limiting the collection and distribution of personal information,
• requiring specified notice with respect to certain security breaches,
• restricting targeted marketing to children, and
• otherwise modifying provisions relating to the collection and use of personal information of children or adults.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 4543 do?
- This bill addresses the protection of personal information by • requiring entities to carry out security measures to protect the personal information they collect and maintain, • limiting the collection and distribution of personal information, • requiring specified notice with respect to certain security breaches, • restricting targeted marketing to children, and • otherwise modifying provisions relating to the collection and use of personal information of children or adults.
- Has H.R. 4543 become law?
- Not yet. As of 4 Dec 2017, H.R. 4543 is introduced.
- Who sponsored H.R. 4543?
- H.R. 4543 was sponsored by Rep. Albio Sires [D-NJ8, 2013-2022] (Democrat-NJ), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 4543?
- Introduced (4 Dec 2017).
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