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S. 2398·116th Congress·Senate Bill

Voter Privacy Act of 2019

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Latest action (31 Jul 2019): Introduced

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Voter Privacy Act of 2019

This bill establishes protections regarding the use of personal information for political purposes. Specifically, it provides an individual the right to obtain from an entity such as a candidate, political committee, or political party the personal information the entity possesses on that individual. An individual may also demand the deletion of this information, prohibit the transfer of this information to another party, and prohibit targeted communications from these entities.

An entity must notify an individual when they receive that individual's personal information from a third party.

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What does S. 2398 do?
Voter Privacy Act of 2019 This bill establishes protections regarding the use of personal information for political purposes. Specifically, it provides an individual the right to obtain from an entity such as a candidate, political committee, or political party the personal information the entity possesses on that individual. An individual may also demand the deletion of this information, prohibit the transfer of this information to another party, and prohibit targeted communications from these entities. An entity must notify an individual when they receive that individual's personal information from a third party.
Has S. 2398 become law?
Not yet. As of 31 Jul 2019, S. 2398 is introduced.
Who sponsored S. 2398?
S. 2398 was sponsored by Sen. Dianne Feinstein [D-CA, 1992-2023] (Democrat-CA), with 0 cosponsors.
What's the latest action on S. 2398?
Introduced (31 Jul 2019).

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