ACCESS Act of 2023
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (26 Jul 2023): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
What this bill does
The ACCESS Act of 2023 (S. 2521) would require the largest online communications platforms—those with more than 100 million U.S. monthly active users that make money from user data—to let users move their data to a competitor and to make their service work with rival platforms. Covered companies would have to build accessible technical interfaces so users can port their data, so competing services can interoperate with them on fair and nondiscriminatory terms, and so users can authorize a "custodial third-party agent" to manage their account on their behalf. Companies could charge reasonable fees for high-volume access and set security standards, but could not use interoperability access to collect extra user data for commercial purposes.
The bill primarily affects large consumer communications and social platforms, their smaller competitors, and internet users who want to switch services or link accounts across platforms. Custodial agents acting for users would have to register with, and could be deregistered by, the Federal Trade Commission, which would also write implementing rules, handle complaints, and enforce violations as unfair or deceptive practices. The National Institute of Standards and Technology would develop technical interoperability standards for messaging, media-sharing, and social networking services.
The bill was introduced in the Senate on July 26, 2023, with bipartisan sponsors, and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. It has not received a committee vote or floor action; under its terms, the law would take effect once the FTC issues implementing regulations, a step that has not occurred.
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Timeline
26 Jul 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Common questions
- What does S. 2521 do?
- The ACCESS Act of 2023 (S. 2521) would require the largest online communications platforms—those with more than 100 million U.S. monthly active users that make money from user data—to let users move their data to a competitor and to make their service work with rival platforms. Covered companies would have to build accessible technical interfaces so users can port their data, so competing services can interoperate with them on fair and nondiscriminatory terms, and so users can authorize a "custodial third-party agent" to manage their account on their behalf. Companies could charge reasonable fees for high-volume access and set security standards, but could not use interoperability access to collect extra user data for commercial purposes. The bill primarily affects large consumer communications and social platforms, their smaller competitors, and internet users who want to switch services or link accounts across platforms. Custodial agents acting for users would have to register with, and could be deregistered by, the Federal Trade Commission, which would also write implementing rules, handle complaints, and enforce violations as unfair or deceptive practices. The National Institute of Standards and Technology would develop technical interoperability standards for messaging, media-sharing, and social networking services. The bill was introduced in the Senate on July 26, 2023, with bipartisan sponsors, and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. It has not received a committee vote or floor action; under its terms, the law would take effect once the FTC issues implementing regulations, a step that has not occurred.
- Has S. 2521 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 2521. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 2521?
- S. 2521 was sponsored by Sen. Warner, Mark R. [D-VA] (D-VA), with 4 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 2521?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (26 Jul 2023).
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