DATA Privacy Act
Latest action (15 Nov 2023): Introduced
What this bill does
The DATA Privacy Act would direct the Federal Trade Commission to establish national data privacy standards for entities that collect, process, store, or disclose personal data online. It would require covered entities to post clear privacy notices explaining what data they collect and how it is used, and would direct the FTC to issue regulations within one year covering data collection practices, opt-out and opt-in consent requirements (with stricter consent needed for sensitive data such as health, biometric, or precise location information), data minimization, and information security safeguards. It also would require individuals be given rights to access, correct, delete, and transfer their data, and would require larger companies to have data deletion and correction procedures without discriminating against those who exercise these rights.
The bill applies to "covered entities," defined as organizations handling data on 50,000 or more individuals or devices in a 12-month period, exempting smaller businesses. Companies with more than $50 million in annual revenue would also need to appoint a privacy protection officer. The bill separately directs the National Science Foundation, NIST, and the Office of Science and Technology Policy to support research on privacy-enhancing technologies and report to Congress on progress. Enforcement would be handled by the FTC, treating violations as unfair or deceptive practices, with a portion addressing state attorneys general enforcement (text is truncated).
The bill was introduced in the Senate on November 15, 2023, by Senator Catherine Cortez Masto and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. It has not received a committee vote or further floor action, and it did not advance during the 118th Congress.
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Official summary
This bill was introduced on November 15, 2023, in a previous session of Congress, but it did not receive a vote.
Common questions
- What does S. 3337 do?
- The DATA Privacy Act would direct the Federal Trade Commission to establish national data privacy standards for entities that collect, process, store, or disclose personal data online. It would require covered entities to post clear privacy notices explaining what data they collect and how it is used, and would direct the FTC to issue regulations within one year covering data collection practices, opt-out and opt-in consent requirements (with stricter consent needed for sensitive data such as health, biometric, or precise location information), data minimization, and information security safeguards. It also would require individuals be given rights to access, correct, delete, and transfer their data, and would require larger companies to have data deletion and correction procedures without discriminating against those who exercise these rights. The bill applies to "covered entities," defined as organizations handling data on 50,000 or more individuals or devices in a 12-month period, exempting smaller businesses. Companies with more than $50 million in annual revenue would also need to appoint a privacy protection officer. The bill separately directs the National Science Foundation, NIST, and the Office of Science and Technology Policy to support research on privacy-enhancing technologies and report to Congress on progress. Enforcement would be handled by the FTC, treating violations as unfair or deceptive practices, with a portion addressing state attorneys general enforcement (text is truncated). The bill was introduced in the Senate on November 15, 2023, by Senator Catherine Cortez Masto and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. It has not received a committee vote or further floor action, and it did not advance during the 118th Congress.
- Has S. 3337 become law?
- Not yet. As of 15 Nov 2023, S. 3337 is introduced.
- Who sponsored S. 3337?
- S. 3337 was sponsored by Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto [D-NV] (Democrat-NV), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 3337?
- Introduced (15 Nov 2023).
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