Data Care Act of 2025
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (18 Dec 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
What this bill does
The Data Care Act of 2025, introduced in the Senate by Senator Brian Schatz, aims to establish specific responsibilities for online service providers regarding the personal data they collect and use from individuals, referred to as "end users." The bill defines "individual identifying data" broadly to include information that can be linked to a specific user or their device, as well as "sensitive data" which encompasses categories like Social Security numbers, financial information, biometric data, and health information.
Under the bill, online service providers would be required to reasonably secure this data from unauthorized access and promptly notify users of breaches involving sensitive data. They would also be restricted from using individual identifying data in ways that harm end users or are unexpected and offensive. Furthermore, the bill outlines rules for disclosing or selling this data, requiring that any third party receiving it agree to similar care, loyalty, and confidentiality duties. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) would be responsible for enforcing these provisions, treating violations as unfair or deceptive practices. States would also be authorized to bring civil actions on behalf of their residents.
S. 3570 was introduced in the Senate on December 18, 2025, and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. As an introduced bill, it has not yet been passed by either chamber of Congress. For it to become law, it would need to be considered and approved by the Senate committee, then passed by the full Senate, followed by a similar process in the House of Representatives, and finally signed by the President.
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Timeline
18 Dec 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Common questions
- What does S. 3570 do?
- The Data Care Act of 2025, introduced in the Senate by Senator Brian Schatz, aims to establish specific responsibilities for online service providers regarding the personal data they collect and use from individuals, referred to as "end users." The bill defines "individual identifying data" broadly to include information that can be linked to a specific user or their device, as well as "sensitive data" which encompasses categories like Social Security numbers, financial information, biometric data, and health information. Under the bill, online service providers would be required to reasonably secure this data from unauthorized access and promptly notify users of breaches involving sensitive data. They would also be restricted from using individual identifying data in ways that harm end users or are unexpected and offensive. Furthermore, the bill outlines rules for disclosing or selling this data, requiring that any third party receiving it agree to similar care, loyalty, and confidentiality duties. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) would be responsible for enforcing these provisions, treating violations as unfair or deceptive practices. States would also be authorized to bring civil actions on behalf of their residents. S. 3570 was introduced in the Senate on December 18, 2025, and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. As an introduced bill, it has not yet been passed by either chamber of Congress. For it to become law, it would need to be considered and approved by the Senate committee, then passed by the full Senate, followed by a similar process in the House of Representatives, and finally signed by the President.
- Has S. 3570 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 3570. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 3570?
- S. 3570 was sponsored by Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI] (D-HI), with 14 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 3570?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (18 Dec 2025).
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