A resolution encouraging companies to apply privacy protections included in the General Data Protection Regulation of the European Union to citizens of the United States.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (24 May 2018): Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2937)
What this bill does
This Senate resolution encourages companies that process data of U.S. citizens to adopt privacy protections similar to those found in the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Specifically, it asks these companies to require a legal basis for processing user data, with opt-in consent being a primary basis. It also encourages data minimization, default protection of personal information, special protections for children's data, and oversight of third-party processors.
The resolution also calls for individuals to have the right to revoke consent, not be subject to automated decisions with significant effects without human review, know who has access to their data and how it's used, correct inaccurate data, and reuse their data across services. This resolution primarily affects companies that handle personal data and their customers.
Introduced in the Senate in May 2018, this resolution was referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. It did not receive a vote in that session of Congress.
Plain-English summary generated by Bill100 AI from the official record. Always verify against the source below.
Official summary
Encourages entities covered by the General Data Protection Regulation of the European Union to provide the American people with privacy protections included in such regulation, consistent with the laws of the United States.
Timeline
24 May 2018
Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2937)
Common questions
- What does S.Res. 523 do?
- This Senate resolution encourages companies that process data of U.S. citizens to adopt privacy protections similar to those found in the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Specifically, it asks these companies to require a legal basis for processing user data, with opt-in consent being a primary basis. It also encourages data minimization, default protection of personal information, special protections for children's data, and oversight of third-party processors. The resolution also calls for individuals to have the right to revoke consent, not be subject to automated decisions with significant effects without human review, know who has access to their data and how it's used, correct inaccurate data, and reuse their data across services. This resolution primarily affects companies that handle personal data and their customers. Introduced in the Senate in May 2018, this resolution was referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. It did not receive a vote in that session of Congress.
- Has S.Res. 523 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S.Res. 523. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S.Res. 523?
- S.Res. 523 was sponsored by Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] (D-MA), with 3 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S.Res. 523?
- Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2937) (24 May 2018).
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