My Body, My Data Act of 2023
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (19 May 2023): Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce.
What this bill does
The My Body, My Data Act of 2023 (H.R. 3420) would set new federal privacy rules for personal information related to reproductive or sexual health, such as data on pregnancy, contraception, menstruation, abortion, and related conditions or treatments. Covered businesses ("regulated entities") would be required to collect, retain, use, or disclose such information only when strictly necessary to provide a requested product or service, limit employee access to it, give individuals the right to access, correct, and delete their data within 15 days at no charge, publish a detailed privacy policy, and refrain from retaliating against individuals who exercise these rights.
The bill applies broadly to entities under Federal Trade Commission jurisdiction, common carriers, and nonprofits, but exempts health providers and others already governed by HIPAA or certain federal confidentiality laws. It would affect companies handling health, period-tracking, or location data, as well as consumers who use such apps or services, by giving them new legal protections and control over sensitive health information.
The bill would be enforced by the FTC, which could issue implementing regulations, and by individuals through private lawsuits, including statutory damages and a ban on mandatory arbitration for disputes under the Act. It was introduced on May 17, 2023, referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, and has not received a vote; as of the latest available status, it remains in the introductory stage of the legislative process.
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Timeline
19 May 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 3420 do?
- The My Body, My Data Act of 2023 (H.R. 3420) would set new federal privacy rules for personal information related to reproductive or sexual health, such as data on pregnancy, contraception, menstruation, abortion, and related conditions or treatments. Covered businesses ("regulated entities") would be required to collect, retain, use, or disclose such information only when strictly necessary to provide a requested product or service, limit employee access to it, give individuals the right to access, correct, and delete their data within 15 days at no charge, publish a detailed privacy policy, and refrain from retaliating against individuals who exercise these rights. The bill applies broadly to entities under Federal Trade Commission jurisdiction, common carriers, and nonprofits, but exempts health providers and others already governed by HIPAA or certain federal confidentiality laws. It would affect companies handling health, period-tracking, or location data, as well as consumers who use such apps or services, by giving them new legal protections and control over sensitive health information. The bill would be enforced by the FTC, which could issue implementing regulations, and by individuals through private lawsuits, including statutory damages and a ban on mandatory arbitration for disputes under the Act. It was introduced on May 17, 2023, referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, and has not received a vote; as of the latest available status, it remains in the introductory stage of the legislative process.
- Has H.R. 3420 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 3420. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 3420?
- H.R. 3420 was sponsored by Rep. Jacobs, Sara [D-CA-51] (D-CA), with 119 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 3420?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce. (19 May 2023).
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