SAFE KIDS Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (10 Apr 2018): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2042)
What this bill does
The SAFE KIDS Act, introduced in the Senate, would establish new rules for companies that operate websites or online services for K-12 educational purposes. Specifically, it would prohibit these operators from using or sharing personally identifiable student information for targeted advertising based on students' online activity. The bill also bans the sale of such information to third parties and using it to create profiles unrelated to education.
The act would apply to operators of pre-K-12 online services, affecting students from early childhood education through secondary school, and their parents. It requires operators to implement security measures and delete student information when it's no longer needed or upon request. Exemptions exist for advertising based on a current visit or a student's request for information, provided data isn't retained for future targeting.
This bill was introduced in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. If passed by the Senate and then the House of Representatives, it would be sent to the President to be signed into law or vetoed. The act would take effect 18 months after enactment.
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Official summary
Safeguarding American Families from Exposure by Keeping Information and Data Secure Act or the SAFE KIDS Act
This bill prohibits an operator of a school's website from using personally identifiable information or material it acquired because of use of the site in order to target advertising to students from early childhood education through secondary school, or their parents, based on information obtained or inferred from students' online behavior, use of online applications, or such personally identifiable information. The bill exempts online advertisements that are based on a current visit or are in response to a student's request for more information or feedback, provided that information about students' online behavior is not collected or retained over time for the purpose of targeting subsequent advertisements.
The bill prohibits operators from: (1) selling students' personal information to third parties; or (2) collecting student information to create a personal profile or for purposes unrelated to educational instruction, school collaboration, or administrative activities.
The bill requires operators to implement information security procedures. It directs operators to delete certain student information that is not included in a student's education records: (1) within a reasonable time after a request through an educational agency, institution, or program, or from the student's parent; or (2) once the data has outlived the legitimate purpose for which it was collected.
Timeline
10 Apr 2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2042)
Common questions
- What does S. 2640 do?
- The SAFE KIDS Act, introduced in the Senate, would establish new rules for companies that operate websites or online services for K-12 educational purposes. Specifically, it would prohibit these operators from using or sharing personally identifiable student information for targeted advertising based on students' online activity. The bill also bans the sale of such information to third parties and using it to create profiles unrelated to education. The act would apply to operators of pre-K-12 online services, affecting students from early childhood education through secondary school, and their parents. It requires operators to implement security measures and delete student information when it's no longer needed or upon request. Exemptions exist for advertising based on a current visit or a student's request for information, provided data isn't retained for future targeting. This bill was introduced in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. If passed by the Senate and then the House of Representatives, it would be sent to the President to be signed into law or vetoed. The act would take effect 18 months after enactment.
- Has S. 2640 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 2640. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 2640?
- S. 2640 was sponsored by Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT] (R-MT), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on S. 2640?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2042) (10 Apr 2018).
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