Children and Teens’ Online Privacy Protection Act
Latest action (27 Jul 2023): Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
What this bill does
The Children and Teens' Online Privacy Protection Act (S. 1418) would expand the existing Children's Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998 to strengthen rules around how websites, online services, apps, and connected devices collect, use, and disclose personal information from minors. The bill broadens key definitions—including "operator," "personal information," and "verifiable consent"—and extends coverage beyond children under 13 to include teens aged 13 through 16. It expands the types of data considered "personal information" to include geolocation data, biometric identifiers (such as fingerprints, facial imagery, and voice prints), and other identifying information. It also creates new consent, notice, and data-deletion rights, including allowing teens themselves (not just parents) to request deletion of their information and access to what has been collected about them.
The bill primarily affects companies operating websites, apps, or connected devices directed at or likely used by children and teens, as well as the children, teens, and parents whose personal information is collected. It would place new compliance obligations on such operators and expand enforcement authority for the Federal Trade Commission.
The bill was introduced in May 2023 by Senator Markey and was reported by the Senate Commerce Committee in December 2023 with an amendment. It would next need to be considered by the full Senate, and companion action would be required in the House, before it could become law.
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Official summary
This bill was introduced on July 27, 2023, in a previous session of Congress, but it did not receive a vote.
Timeline
27 Jul 2023
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Common questions
- What does S. 1418 do?
- The Children and Teens' Online Privacy Protection Act (S. 1418) would expand the existing Children's Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998 to strengthen rules around how websites, online services, apps, and connected devices collect, use, and disclose personal information from minors. The bill broadens key definitions—including "operator," "personal information," and "verifiable consent"—and extends coverage beyond children under 13 to include teens aged 13 through 16. It expands the types of data considered "personal information" to include geolocation data, biometric identifiers (such as fingerprints, facial imagery, and voice prints), and other identifying information. It also creates new consent, notice, and data-deletion rights, including allowing teens themselves (not just parents) to request deletion of their information and access to what has been collected about them. The bill primarily affects companies operating websites, apps, or connected devices directed at or likely used by children and teens, as well as the children, teens, and parents whose personal information is collected. It would place new compliance obligations on such operators and expand enforcement authority for the Federal Trade Commission. The bill was introduced in May 2023 by Senator Markey and was reported by the Senate Commerce Committee in December 2023 with an amendment. It would next need to be considered by the full Senate, and companion action would be required in the House, before it could become law.
- Has S. 1418 become law?
- Not yet. As of 27 Jul 2023, S. 1418 is ordered reported.
- Who sponsored S. 1418?
- S. 1418 was sponsored by Sen. Edward “Ed” Markey [D-MA] (Democrat-MA), with 22 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 1418?
- Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably. (27 Jul 2023).
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