A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services".
Latest action (3 Apr 2017): Became Public Law No: 115-22.
What this bill does
This joint resolution, S.J.Res. 34, passed by Congress, disapproves of a specific rule from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) concerning the privacy of broadband and telecommunications customers. By disapproving this rule, Congress ensured it would have no legal effect.
The rule, which was published in the Federal Register in December 2016, addressed how broadband and telecommunications providers could handle customer data. The disapproval of this FCC rule means that the regulations it proposed regarding customer privacy for these services were not enacted.
S.J.Res. 34 was introduced in the Senate in March 2017. It was subsequently passed by both the House of Representatives and the Senate and was signed into law by the President in April 2017, making it enacted legislation.
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Official summary
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This joint resolution nullifies the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission entitled "Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services." The rule published on December 2, 2016: (1) applies the customer privacy requirements of the Communications Act of 1934 to broadband Internet access service and other telecommunications services, (2) requires telecommunications carriers to inform customers about rights to opt in or opt out of the use or the sharing of their confidential information, (3) adopts data security and breach notification requirements, (4) prohibits broadband service offerings that are contingent on surrendering privacy rights, and (5) requires disclosures and affirmative consent when a broadband provider offers customers financial incentives in exchange for the provider's right to use a customer's confidential information.
Timeline
3 Apr 2017
Became Public Law No: 115-22.
Common questions
- What does S.J.Res. 34 do?
- This joint resolution, S.J.Res. 34, passed by Congress, disapproves of a specific rule from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) concerning the privacy of broadband and telecommunications customers. By disapproving this rule, Congress ensured it would have no legal effect. The rule, which was published in the Federal Register in December 2016, addressed how broadband and telecommunications providers could handle customer data. The disapproval of this FCC rule means that the regulations it proposed regarding customer privacy for these services were not enacted. S.J.Res. 34 was introduced in the Senate in March 2017. It was subsequently passed by both the House of Representatives and the Senate and was signed into law by the President in April 2017, making it enacted legislation.
- Has S.J.Res. 34 become law?
- Yes. S.J.Res. 34 has been enacted. Status last updated 3 Apr 2017.
- Who sponsored S.J.Res. 34?
- S.J.Res. 34 was sponsored by Sen. Flake, Jeff [R-AZ] (R-AZ), with 24 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S.J.Res. 34?
- Became Public Law No: 115-22. (3 Apr 2017).
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