Consumer Data Privacy and Security Act of 2020
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (12 Mar 2020): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
What this bill does
The Consumer Data Privacy and Security Act of 2020, introduced in the Senate, aims to protect consumer privacy. The bill outlines specific rights for individuals regarding their personal data and establishes responsibilities for "covered entities" and "service providers" that collect or process this information. These responsibilities include providing clear notices about data collection and processing purposes, obtaining consent for certain types of data or uses, and allowing individuals to access and control their information.
The bill defines "personal data" broadly as information that identifies or is linked to a specific individual. It also defines "sensitive personal data," such as government-issued identifiers, biometric information, and health data, which have stricter collection and processing rules. Covered entities and service providers would be required to implement security measures and adhere to data retention limitations, particularly for sensitive personal data.
This bill was introduced in the Senate on March 12, 2020, during the 116th Congress and was referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. As it was introduced in a previous session and did not receive a vote, it is no longer active in the current Congress. For the bill to proceed, it would need to be reintroduced in the current Congress and go through the legislative process again.
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Official summary
Consumer Data Privacy and Security Act of 2020
This bill establishes standards for the collection of personal data, including prohibiting businesses from collecting such data without consent from the individual except as reasonably necessary for certain permissible purposes. Businesses must publish their privacy policies; implement data security programs to safeguard such data; and provide individuals with reasonable access to, and control of, their collected data.
Timeline
12 Mar 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Common questions
- What does S. 3456 do?
- The Consumer Data Privacy and Security Act of 2020, introduced in the Senate, aims to protect consumer privacy. The bill outlines specific rights for individuals regarding their personal data and establishes responsibilities for "covered entities" and "service providers" that collect or process this information. These responsibilities include providing clear notices about data collection and processing purposes, obtaining consent for certain types of data or uses, and allowing individuals to access and control their information. The bill defines "personal data" broadly as information that identifies or is linked to a specific individual. It also defines "sensitive personal data," such as government-issued identifiers, biometric information, and health data, which have stricter collection and processing rules. Covered entities and service providers would be required to implement security measures and adhere to data retention limitations, particularly for sensitive personal data. This bill was introduced in the Senate on March 12, 2020, during the 116th Congress and was referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. As it was introduced in a previous session and did not receive a vote, it is no longer active in the current Congress. For the bill to proceed, it would need to be reintroduced in the current Congress and go through the legislative process again.
- Has S. 3456 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 3456. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 3456?
- S. 3456 was sponsored by Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS] (R-KS), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 3456?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (12 Mar 2020).
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