Encouraging edge providers, broadband providers, and data brokers to include certain data protections in their policies.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (31 Jul 2018): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
What this bill does
H.Res. 1039 is a resolution introduced in the House of Representatives that encourages companies providing internet services (edge providers), internet access (broadband providers), and those that collect and sell user information (data brokers) to adopt specific data protection measures in their policies.
These encouraged protections include requirements for companies to have a legal basis for processing user data, primarily through explicit opt-in consent. Companies would also be encouraged to minimize data collection to only what is necessary, protect personal information by default, and implement special protections for children's data, especially concerning marketing. The resolution also encourages companies to ensure compliance with privacy rules and oversee third-party data processors.
Furthermore, the bill encourages policies that grant individuals the right to revoke consent, not be subject to significant automated decisions without human review, know who has access to their data and how it's used, correct inaccuracies, and reuse their data. The resolution was introduced in July 2018 and referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. As a resolution, it expresses the sense of the House and does not require further action beyond its introduction and referral.
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Official summary
Encourages edge providers, broadband providers, and data brokers to include in data protection policies specified privacy protections for users.
Timeline
31 Jul 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Common questions
- What does H.Res. 1039 do?
- H.Res. 1039 is a resolution introduced in the House of Representatives that encourages companies providing internet services (edge providers), internet access (broadband providers), and those that collect and sell user information (data brokers) to adopt specific data protection measures in their policies. These encouraged protections include requirements for companies to have a legal basis for processing user data, primarily through explicit opt-in consent. Companies would also be encouraged to minimize data collection to only what is necessary, protect personal information by default, and implement special protections for children's data, especially concerning marketing. The resolution also encourages companies to ensure compliance with privacy rules and oversee third-party data processors. Furthermore, the bill encourages policies that grant individuals the right to revoke consent, not be subject to significant automated decisions without human review, know who has access to their data and how it's used, correct inaccuracies, and reuse their data. The resolution was introduced in July 2018 and referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. As a resolution, it expresses the sense of the House and does not require further action beyond its introduction and referral.
- Has H.Res. 1039 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Res. 1039. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Res. 1039?
- H.Res. 1039 was sponsored by Rep. Poe, Ted [R-TX-2] (R-TX), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Res. 1039?
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (31 Jul 2018).
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