APPS Act of 2018
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (27 Jul 2018): Referred to the Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection.
What this bill does
The APPS Act of 2018, if enacted, would require mobile application developers to inform users about how their personal data will be collected, used, stored, and shared before that data is gathered. Users would also need to provide their consent to these terms and conditions. Developers would have to specify the types of data collected, the purposes for its use, and any third parties with whom it will be shared, as well as outline data retention policies.
This legislation would affect individuals who use mobile applications and the developers of those applications. Users would gain more control and understanding over their personal data privacy. Developers would be responsible for providing clear information and obtaining explicit consent. The bill also directs developers to implement reasonable security measures to protect collected data and provides users with a way to withdraw consent and request data deletion or cessation of further use.
As H.R. 6547, this bill was introduced in the House of Representatives in July 2018 during the 115th Congress. Its latest action is listed as "Introduced." Following introduction, bills are typically referred to committees for review and consideration.
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Official summary
Application Privacy, Protection, and Security Act of 2018 or the APPS Act of 2018
This bill directs mobile device application developers, before the application collects personal data about the user, to notify the user and obtain the user's consent regarding the terms and conditions governing the collection, use, storage, and sharing of such personal data.
Timeline
27 Jul 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 6547 do?
- The APPS Act of 2018, if enacted, would require mobile application developers to inform users about how their personal data will be collected, used, stored, and shared before that data is gathered. Users would also need to provide their consent to these terms and conditions. Developers would have to specify the types of data collected, the purposes for its use, and any third parties with whom it will be shared, as well as outline data retention policies. This legislation would affect individuals who use mobile applications and the developers of those applications. Users would gain more control and understanding over their personal data privacy. Developers would be responsible for providing clear information and obtaining explicit consent. The bill also directs developers to implement reasonable security measures to protect collected data and provides users with a way to withdraw consent and request data deletion or cessation of further use. As H.R. 6547, this bill was introduced in the House of Representatives in July 2018 during the 115th Congress. Its latest action is listed as "Introduced." Following introduction, bills are typically referred to committees for review and consideration.
- Has H.R. 6547 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 6547. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 6547?
- H.R. 6547 was sponsored by Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank," Jr. [D-GA-4] (D-GA), with 4 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 6547?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection. (27 Jul 2018).
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