Social Media Privacy Protection and Consumer Rights Act of 2021
Latest action (18 May 2021): Introduced
What this bill does
The Social Media Privacy Protection and Consumer Rights Act of 2021 would establish new privacy requirements for operators of "covered online platforms"—websites, apps, and services such as social networks, search engines, email providers, and internet access services that collect personal data based on users' online behavior. Operators would have to disclose, before or when a user signs up, that personal data will be collected unless the user opts out, and to offer users a way to accept or reject data collection through clear terms of service. Operators would also need to maintain a privacy or security program, let users obtain a free copy of their collected data, notify users within 72 hours of a data breach and offer remedies (such as deletion of data or account closure), and audit their privacy programs at least every two years.
The bill affects users of online platforms, who would gain rights to consent, access, and control over their personal data, and platform operators, who would face new compliance, disclosure, and breach-notification obligations. The Federal Trade Commission would enforce the law as an unfair-or-deceptive-practices violation, including against common carriers and nonprofits, and state attorneys general could also bring enforcement actions under specified procedures.
The bill was introduced in the Senate on May 18, 2021, by Senator Amy Klobuchar with several cosponsors and referred to the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee. It did not receive a vote and did not advance further in the 117th Congress.
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Official summary
This bill was introduced on May 18, 2021, in a previous session of Congress, but it did not receive a vote.
Common questions
- What does S. 1667 do?
- The Social Media Privacy Protection and Consumer Rights Act of 2021 would establish new privacy requirements for operators of "covered online platforms"—websites, apps, and services such as social networks, search engines, email providers, and internet access services that collect personal data based on users' online behavior. Operators would have to disclose, before or when a user signs up, that personal data will be collected unless the user opts out, and to offer users a way to accept or reject data collection through clear terms of service. Operators would also need to maintain a privacy or security program, let users obtain a free copy of their collected data, notify users within 72 hours of a data breach and offer remedies (such as deletion of data or account closure), and audit their privacy programs at least every two years. The bill affects users of online platforms, who would gain rights to consent, access, and control over their personal data, and platform operators, who would face new compliance, disclosure, and breach-notification obligations. The Federal Trade Commission would enforce the law as an unfair-or-deceptive-practices violation, including against common carriers and nonprofits, and state attorneys general could also bring enforcement actions under specified procedures. The bill was introduced in the Senate on May 18, 2021, by Senator Amy Klobuchar with several cosponsors and referred to the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee. It did not receive a vote and did not advance further in the 117th Congress.
- Has S. 1667 become law?
- Not yet. As of 18 May 2021, S. 1667 is introduced.
- Who sponsored S. 1667?
- S. 1667 was sponsored by Sen. Amy Klobuchar [D-MN] (Democrat-MN), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 1667?
- Introduced (18 May 2021).
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