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.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (8 Dec 2017): Referred to the Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection.
What this bill does
H.R. 4543, introduced in the House of Representatives in December 2017, aims to establish a comprehensive framework for protecting personal data. It proposes that organizations implement security measures for the data they collect and hold, and it would limit the collection and sharing of personal information. The bill also mandates specific notifications in the event of certain security breaches and restricts targeted marketing to children.
The bill would affect individuals by giving them more control over their personal data and by amending the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act to enhance protections for minors' information. Businesses and other entities that collect and use personal data would be subject to new requirements for security, notice, and individual participation in how their data is handled. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) would oversee these new regulations.
As of its introduction, H.R. 4543 was referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. To become law, it would need to be considered and passed by the committee, then by the full House of Representatives, and subsequently by the Senate. If passed by both chambers, it would then be sent to the President for signature or veto.
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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.
Timeline
8 Dec 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 4543 do?
- H.R. 4543, introduced in the House of Representatives in December 2017, aims to establish a comprehensive framework for protecting personal data. It proposes that organizations implement security measures for the data they collect and hold, and it would limit the collection and sharing of personal information. The bill also mandates specific notifications in the event of certain security breaches and restricts targeted marketing to children. The bill would affect individuals by giving them more control over their personal data and by amending the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act to enhance protections for minors' information. Businesses and other entities that collect and use personal data would be subject to new requirements for security, notice, and individual participation in how their data is handled. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) would oversee these new regulations. As of its introduction, H.R. 4543 was referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. To become law, it would need to be considered and passed by the committee, then by the full House of Representatives, and subsequently by the Senate. If passed by both chambers, it would then be sent to the President for signature or veto.
- Has H.R. 4543 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 4543. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 4543?
- H.R. 4543 was sponsored by Rep. Sires, Albio [D-NJ-8] (D-NJ), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 4543?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection. (8 Dec 2017).
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