Information Transparency & Personal Data Control Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (12 Mar 2021): Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
What this bill does
The Information Transparency & Personal Data Control Act, if enacted, would require certain entities that collect, use, or share sensitive personal information to follow new rules. These entities would need to get explicit user consent before disclosing sensitive data, provide easily understandable privacy policies, and allow users to opt out of sharing their non-sensitive information. They would also be required to undergo a privacy audit every two years to assess their data privacy and security controls.
This bill would affect individuals by giving them more control over their personal information and how it is used by companies. It would also impact businesses that handle sensitive personal data by imposing new compliance obligations. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) would be responsible for enforcing these rules, and the bill proposes an increase in FTC staff dedicated to privacy and data security.
As of its introduction in March 2021, this bill is in its early stages in Congress. It was referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. For the bill to become law, it would need to be passed by both the House of Representatives and the Senate, and then be signed by the President.
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Official summary
Information Transparency & Personal Data Control Act This bill requires the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to establish requirements for certain entities when they collect, transmit, 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. Specifically, these entities must (1) obtain affirmative consent from users for functionality related to the disclosure of sensitive personal information, (2) publish a privacy and data use policy that is readily understandable, (3) provide users the ability to opt-out of the sharing of their nonsensitive information, and (4) obtain at least once every two years a privacy audit that evaluates the sufficiency of the entity's data privacy and security controls. These requirements do not apply to the collection or sharing of sensitive or nonsensitive personal information for certain purposes such as detecting fraud or identity theft.
The bill provides authority for the FTC and state attorneys general to enforce these requirements.
Additionally, the FTC must hire 500 new employees to focus on privacy and data security.
Timeline
12 Mar 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 1816 do?
- The Information Transparency & Personal Data Control Act, if enacted, would require certain entities that collect, use, or share sensitive personal information to follow new rules. These entities would need to get explicit user consent before disclosing sensitive data, provide easily understandable privacy policies, and allow users to opt out of sharing their non-sensitive information. They would also be required to undergo a privacy audit every two years to assess their data privacy and security controls. This bill would affect individuals by giving them more control over their personal information and how it is used by companies. It would also impact businesses that handle sensitive personal data by imposing new compliance obligations. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) would be responsible for enforcing these rules, and the bill proposes an increase in FTC staff dedicated to privacy and data security. As of its introduction in March 2021, this bill is in its early stages in Congress. It was referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. For the bill to become law, it would need to be passed by both the House of Representatives and the Senate, and then be signed by the President.
- Has H.R. 1816 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 1816. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 1816?
- H.R. 1816 was sponsored by Rep. DelBene, Suzan K. [D-WA-1] (D-WA), with 29 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 1816?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce. (12 Mar 2021).
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