Information Transparency & Personal Data Control Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (2 Apr 2019): Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
What this bill does
The Information Transparency & Personal Data Control Act, introduced in the House of Representatives, would require the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to establish rules for companies that collect, store, or use sensitive personal information from the public. These rules would include requiring companies to provide consumers with clear privacy policies, obtain explicit consent before collecting or using sensitive personal data, and undergo annual privacy audits.
This bill would affect businesses that handle sensitive personal information, defined as data linked to an identifiable individual, excluding publicly available information. Consumers would gain more control over their sensitive data through the consent and policy requirements. The FTC would be responsible for enforcing these regulations, with states also having the ability to bring legal action after providing notice to the FTC.
As an introduced bill, H.R. 2013 has not yet been passed by either the House or the Senate. If passed by the House, it would then move to the Senate for consideration. If both chambers pass the bill, it would be sent to the President for signature or veto.
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Official summary
Information Transparency & Personal Data Control ActThis bill requires the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to establish requirements for entities providing services to the public that collect, store, process, use, or otherwise control sensitive personal information. Information relating to an identifiable individual is generally considered sensitive personal information. However, information that is publicly available is not considered sensitive.The FTC must require controllers of sensitive personal information to (1) provide consumers with a privacy and data use policy, (2) obtain affirmative consent to collect or use consumers' sensitive data, and (3) obtain an annual privacy audit that evaluates the sufficiency of the controller's data privacy and security controls.
Timeline
2 Apr 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 2013 do?
- The Information Transparency & Personal Data Control Act, introduced in the House of Representatives, would require the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to establish rules for companies that collect, store, or use sensitive personal information from the public. These rules would include requiring companies to provide consumers with clear privacy policies, obtain explicit consent before collecting or using sensitive personal data, and undergo annual privacy audits. This bill would affect businesses that handle sensitive personal information, defined as data linked to an identifiable individual, excluding publicly available information. Consumers would gain more control over their sensitive data through the consent and policy requirements. The FTC would be responsible for enforcing these regulations, with states also having the ability to bring legal action after providing notice to the FTC. As an introduced bill, H.R. 2013 has not yet been passed by either the House or the Senate. If passed by the House, it would then move to the Senate for consideration. If both chambers pass the bill, it would be sent to the President for signature or veto.
- Has H.R. 2013 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 2013. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 2013?
- H.R. 2013 was sponsored by Rep. DelBene, Suzan K. [D-WA-1] (D-WA), with 34 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 2013?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce. (2 Apr 2019).
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