Exposure Notification Privacy Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (1 Jun 2020): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
What this bill does
The Exposure Notification Privacy Act, introduced in the Senate, would establish rules for companies operating services that automatically notify people about potential exposure to infectious diseases, like COVID-19. These rules would require that people voluntarily consent to use these services and include specific protections for their personal data.
This bill would affect individuals who use or are affected by these exposure notification services, as well as the companies that provide them. It aims to build public trust by ensuring transparency, limiting data collection and use, requiring data deletion upon request, and mandating security measures. The bill also includes provisions against discrimination based on the use of these services.
As of now, the bill has been introduced and referred to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. It has not yet been passed by either chamber of Congress or signed into law. Further legislative action, including committee review, potential amendments, and votes in both the Senate and the House of Representatives, would be required for it to become law.
Plain-English summary generated by Bill100 AI from the official record. Always verify against the source below.
Official summary
Exposure Notification Privacy Act This bill establishes requirements for operators of services providing automatic notification of exposure to infectious diseases such as COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). These include voluntary consent for enrollment in such services and procedures related to data privacy.
Timeline
1 Jun 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Common questions
- What does S. 3861 do?
- The Exposure Notification Privacy Act, introduced in the Senate, would establish rules for companies operating services that automatically notify people about potential exposure to infectious diseases, like COVID-19. These rules would require that people voluntarily consent to use these services and include specific protections for their personal data. This bill would affect individuals who use or are affected by these exposure notification services, as well as the companies that provide them. It aims to build public trust by ensuring transparency, limiting data collection and use, requiring data deletion upon request, and mandating security measures. The bill also includes provisions against discrimination based on the use of these services. As of now, the bill has been introduced and referred to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. It has not yet been passed by either chamber of Congress or signed into law. Further legislative action, including committee review, potential amendments, and votes in both the Senate and the House of Representatives, would be required for it to become law.
- Has S. 3861 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 3861. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 3861?
- S. 3861 was sponsored by Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA] (D-WA), with 2 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 3861?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (1 Jun 2020).
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