YODA
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (2 May 2023): Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce.
What this bill does
H.R. 3045, titled the "You Own the Data Act" (YODA), would establish new rules for how companies handle user data. It aims to affirm users' ownership of their personal data. Specifically, it would prohibit companies from requiring users to transfer or sell their private data in exchange for services. The bill also seeks to prevent companies from collecting contact information of a user's contacts without written consent from both the user and those contacts.
Under this bill, companies, referred to as "covered entities," would be required to provide users with access to their data, the ability to correct inaccuracies, and the option to delete their information. These companies would also need to inform users about which third parties their data has been shared with. Additionally, the bill would mandate that certain types of collected data, such as browsing history and biometric information, be deleted within 60 days.
This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on May 2, 2023, by Representative Michael Cloud. It has been referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. As it was introduced in a previous session and did not receive a vote, it would need to go through the committee process and then be considered for a vote in the House, followed by a similar process in the Senate, before it could become law.
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Timeline
2 May 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 3045 do?
- H.R. 3045, titled the "You Own the Data Act" (YODA), would establish new rules for how companies handle user data. It aims to affirm users' ownership of their personal data. Specifically, it would prohibit companies from requiring users to transfer or sell their private data in exchange for services. The bill also seeks to prevent companies from collecting contact information of a user's contacts without written consent from both the user and those contacts. Under this bill, companies, referred to as "covered entities," would be required to provide users with access to their data, the ability to correct inaccuracies, and the option to delete their information. These companies would also need to inform users about which third parties their data has been shared with. Additionally, the bill would mandate that certain types of collected data, such as browsing history and biometric information, be deleted within 60 days. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on May 2, 2023, by Representative Michael Cloud. It has been referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. As it was introduced in a previous session and did not receive a vote, it would need to go through the committee process and then be considered for a vote in the House, followed by a similar process in the Senate, before it could become law.
- Has H.R. 3045 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 3045. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 3045?
- H.R. 3045 was sponsored by Rep. Cloud, Michael [R-TX-27] (R-TX), with 2 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 3045?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce. (2 May 2023).
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