Protecting the Information of our Vulnerable Children and Youth Act
Latest action (29 Jul 2021): Introduced
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Official summary
Protecting the Information of our Vulnerable Children and Youth Act or the Kids PRIVCY Act
This bill expands the requirements for digital services when handling the personal information of children.
Specifically, the bill (1) requires digital services to obtain express, affirmative consent that is specific, informed, and unambiguous before processing the personal information of a child or teenager under the age of 18; (2) prohibits certain targeted advertising; and (3) allows individuals to access, correct, or delete their personal information.
The bill increases the civil penalty for violations of the children's online privacy protections and provides for enforcement by the Federal Trade Commission and a private right of action.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 4801 do?
- Protecting the Information of our Vulnerable Children and Youth Act or the Kids PRIVCY Act This bill expands the requirements for digital services when handling the personal information of children. Specifically, the bill (1) requires digital services to obtain express, affirmative consent that is specific, informed, and unambiguous before processing the personal information of a child or teenager under the age of 18; (2) prohibits certain targeted advertising; and (3) allows individuals to access, correct, or delete their personal information. The bill increases the civil penalty for violations of the children's online privacy protections and provides for enforcement by the Federal Trade Commission and a private right of action.
- Has H.R. 4801 become law?
- Not yet. As of 29 Jul 2021, H.R. 4801 is introduced.
- Who sponsored H.R. 4801?
- H.R. 4801 was sponsored by Rep. Kathy Castor [D-FL14] (Democrat-FL), with 27 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 4801?
- Introduced (29 Jul 2021).
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