COVID–19 Consumer Data Protection Act of 2020
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (7 May 2020): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
What this bill does
The COVID-19 Consumer Data Protection Act of 2020 is a proposed bill that would regulate how businesses and certain other organizations collect, process, or transfer personal information related to COVID-19 contact tracing. Specifically, it would require these "covered entities" to obtain an individual's explicit permission before collecting or using their personal data, such as precise location information or health details, for COVID-19 tracking purposes. This information would exclude data that is de-identified, used for employee health screenings to enter a worksite, or already publicly available.
Under this bill, covered entities would also need to inform individuals about how their data is being used, provide a way for individuals to withdraw their consent, and establish data security measures. Businesses, common carriers, and some nonprofit organizations are identified as potentially covered entities. The bill also states that these entities must not collect more data than is reasonably necessary for the stated purpose.
This bill was introduced in the Senate in May 2020 and currently sits with the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. If passed by the Senate and the House of Representatives, and then signed into law by the President, it would become effective during the COVID-19 public health emergency.
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Official summary
COVID-19 Consumer Data Protection Act of 2020This bill generally prohibits covered entities from collecting, processing, or transferring an individual's personally identifiable information for the purpose of contact tracing with respect to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) without first obtaining the individual's affirmative consent to use such information. Applicable personally identifiable information includes, but is not limited to, precise geolocation data, long-lasting digital identifiers of individuals, and personal health information. However, such information does not include data that is de-identified, related to employee health screening for on-site entry, or publicly available.
Covered entities, which include businesses, common carriers, and certain nonprofit organizations, also must provide a mechanism for individuals to revoke prior affirmative consent.
Timeline
7 May 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Common questions
- What does S. 3663 do?
- The COVID-19 Consumer Data Protection Act of 2020 is a proposed bill that would regulate how businesses and certain other organizations collect, process, or transfer personal information related to COVID-19 contact tracing. Specifically, it would require these "covered entities" to obtain an individual's explicit permission before collecting or using their personal data, such as precise location information or health details, for COVID-19 tracking purposes. This information would exclude data that is de-identified, used for employee health screenings to enter a worksite, or already publicly available. Under this bill, covered entities would also need to inform individuals about how their data is being used, provide a way for individuals to withdraw their consent, and establish data security measures. Businesses, common carriers, and some nonprofit organizations are identified as potentially covered entities. The bill also states that these entities must not collect more data than is reasonably necessary for the stated purpose. This bill was introduced in the Senate in May 2020 and currently sits with the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. If passed by the Senate and the House of Representatives, and then signed into law by the President, it would become effective during the COVID-19 public health emergency.
- Has S. 3663 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 3663. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 3663?
- S. 3663 was sponsored by Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS] (R-MS), with 4 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 3663?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (7 May 2020).
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