Purchased Data Inventory Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (13 Jul 2023): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
What this bill does
The Purchased Data Inventory Act, introduced in the Senate, would require federal agencies to be more transparent about their purchases of data that could identify individuals. Agencies would have to compile and publicly report on these "covered data purchases," detailing their purpose, the vendor, and the type and scope of the data obtained. This would apply to data purchased or obtained in exchange for consideration, but would exclude bulk data for statistical purposes or data received from other government agencies.
This bill would primarily affect federal agencies and their Chief Data Officers, who would be responsible for compiling and reporting this information. It would also impact individuals whose data might be purchased by the government, as it aims to provide greater public visibility into these transactions. The legislation specifically asks for information on the number of individuals whose data is included and whether the purchased data relates to various sensitive categories like location, browsing history, or personal finances.
S. 2292 was introduced in the Senate on July 13, 2023, and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. It has not yet advanced beyond this initial introduction and referral stage. If it were to proceed, it would need to be considered and passed by the committee, then by the full Senate, and subsequently by the House of Representatives before it could be sent to the President.
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Timeline
13 Jul 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Common questions
- What does S. 2292 do?
- The Purchased Data Inventory Act, introduced in the Senate, would require federal agencies to be more transparent about their purchases of data that could identify individuals. Agencies would have to compile and publicly report on these "covered data purchases," detailing their purpose, the vendor, and the type and scope of the data obtained. This would apply to data purchased or obtained in exchange for consideration, but would exclude bulk data for statistical purposes or data received from other government agencies. This bill would primarily affect federal agencies and their Chief Data Officers, who would be responsible for compiling and reporting this information. It would also impact individuals whose data might be purchased by the government, as it aims to provide greater public visibility into these transactions. The legislation specifically asks for information on the number of individuals whose data is included and whether the purchased data relates to various sensitive categories like location, browsing history, or personal finances. S. 2292 was introduced in the Senate on July 13, 2023, and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. It has not yet advanced beyond this initial introduction and referral stage. If it were to proceed, it would need to be considered and passed by the committee, then by the full Senate, and subsequently by the House of Representatives before it could be sent to the President.
- Has S. 2292 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 2292. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 2292?
- S. 2292 was sponsored by Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI] (D-MI), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 2292?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (13 Jul 2023).
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