Do Not Track Kids Act of 2018
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (23 May 2018): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
What this bill does
The "Do Not Track Kids Act of 2018" would establish new rules for companies that operate websites, online services, applications, or mobile applications aimed at children and minors. It would prohibit these operators from collecting and publishing children's personal and location information. Furthermore, the bill would prevent companies from using any collected personal information to target advertisements to children.
The bill affects companies that collect data from users under 16 years old, requiring them to obtain verifiable consent before collecting, using, or sharing personal information. It also grants parents and minors rights to access, correct, or delete this information. The legislation is intended to strengthen existing privacy protections for young people online and for connected devices directed at them.
This bill was introduced in the Senate in May 2018. Its current status is "Introduced," meaning it has been proposed but has not yet been voted on by either the House of Representatives or the Senate. If passed by both chambers, it would then be sent to the President for signature or veto.
Plain-English summary generated by Bill100 AI from the official record. Always verify against the source below.
Official summary
Do Not Track Kids Act of 2018
This bill addresses the collection and publication of children's personal and geolocation information by operators of websites, online services or applications, or mobile applications directed to children or minors.
It also prohibits use of any such information to target marketing to children.
Timeline
23 May 2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Common questions
- What does S. 2932 do?
- The "Do Not Track Kids Act of 2018" would establish new rules for companies that operate websites, online services, applications, or mobile applications aimed at children and minors. It would prohibit these operators from collecting and publishing children's personal and location information. Furthermore, the bill would prevent companies from using any collected personal information to target advertisements to children. The bill affects companies that collect data from users under 16 years old, requiring them to obtain verifiable consent before collecting, using, or sharing personal information. It also grants parents and minors rights to access, correct, or delete this information. The legislation is intended to strengthen existing privacy protections for young people online and for connected devices directed at them. This bill was introduced in the Senate in May 2018. Its current status is "Introduced," meaning it has been proposed but has not yet been voted on by either the House of Representatives or the Senate. If passed by both chambers, it would then be sent to the President for signature or veto.
- Has S. 2932 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 2932. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 2932?
- S. 2932 was sponsored by Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] (D-MA), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on S. 2932?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (23 May 2018).
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