Children and Teens’ Online Privacy Protection Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (13 Dec 2023): Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 288.
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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Timeline
13 Dec 2023
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 288.
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?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 1418. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 1418?
- S. 1418 was sponsored by Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] (D-MA), with 22 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 1418?
- Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 288. (13 Dec 2023).
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