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): Signed by President.
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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
Signed by President.
28 Mar 2017
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 215 - 205 (Roll no. 202).
23 Mar 2017
Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 48. Record Vote Number: 94.
Common questions
- What does S.J.Res. 34 do?
- (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) 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.
- 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. Jeff Flake [R-AZ, 2013-2018] (Republican-AZ), with 24 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S.J.Res. 34?
- Signed by President. (3 Apr 2017).
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