Labor Statistic Respondent Privacy Protection Act of 1980
Latest action (5 Jun 1980): Introduced
What this bill does
H.R. 7518, titled the "Labor Statistic Respondent Privacy Protection Act of 1980," was introduced in the 96th Congress on June 5, 1980, by Rep. Frank Thompson, a Democrat representing New Jersey. Based on its title, the bill appears to have been intended to address privacy protections for individuals or entities that respond to labor statistics surveys or data collection, though the specific provisions of the bill are not available in the materials provided.
Because the full text of the bill has not been published in the available records, it is not possible to describe in detail what changes it would have made, which specific respondents or agencies it would have covered, or how compliance or enforcement might have worked. Any such details would require access to the bill's actual text.
The bill was introduced and referred through the standard legislative process, but according to available records, it did not receive a vote in either the House or the Senate. As the 96th Congress has long since concluded, this bill did not become law and is no longer active. No further legislative action is expected on this specific measure.
Plain-English summary generated by Bill100 AI from the official record. Always verify against the source below.
Official summary
Labor Statistic Respondent Privacy Protection Act of 1980 - Prohibits any employee of the Bureau of Labor Statistics from disclosing data requested under a pledge of confidentiality in connection with a statistical program which could reasonably be uniquely associated with the identity of any individual or establishment to which the data pertains, in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Commissioner. Prohibits such data from being used to determine any right, privilege, benefit, or penalty, or to facilitate any investigation of an individual or establishment. Makes these provisions inapplicable to the use or disclosure by a State agency of data collected in accordance with a cooperative statistical program conducted jointly by the State and the Bureau. Authorizes the Commissioner of the Bureau to transfer data collected under a pledge of confidentiality to another Federal agency for statistical purposes only, in which event the protections of this Act shall continue in effect. Authorizes the Commissioner to set forth regulations establishing exceptions to the protections of this Act if the respondents are informed of the use or disclosure at the time the data is requested and a compelling public interest exists. Permits a respondent to waive the provisions of this Act in accordance with regulations of the Commissioner. Permits the Commissioner to make such waivers with respect to data collected at least 72 years prior to such waiver. Exempts from disclosure under any Federal, State, or local law (including the Freedom of Information and Privacy Acts) and immunizes from legal process: (1) submissions exempt from disclosure under this Act; and (2) all data in the possession of any Federal, State, or local agency derived from data submitted to the Bureau under a pledge of confidentiality which could reasonably be uniquely associated with the identity of any individual or establishment. Subjects violators of this Act to a civil fine and/or debarment from participation in any statistical grant or contract with the Department of Labor.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 7518 do?
- H.R. 7518, titled the "Labor Statistic Respondent Privacy Protection Act of 1980," was introduced in the 96th Congress on June 5, 1980, by Rep. Frank Thompson, a Democrat representing New Jersey. Based on its title, the bill appears to have been intended to address privacy protections for individuals or entities that respond to labor statistics surveys or data collection, though the specific provisions of the bill are not available in the materials provided. Because the full text of the bill has not been published in the available records, it is not possible to describe in detail what changes it would have made, which specific respondents or agencies it would have covered, or how compliance or enforcement might have worked. Any such details would require access to the bill's actual text. The bill was introduced and referred through the standard legislative process, but according to available records, it did not receive a vote in either the House or the Senate. As the 96th Congress has long since concluded, this bill did not become law and is no longer active. No further legislative action is expected on this specific measure.
- Has H.R. 7518 become law?
- Not yet. As of 5 Jun 1980, H.R. 7518 is introduced.
- Who sponsored H.R. 7518?
- H.R. 7518 was sponsored by Rep. Frank Thompson [D-NJ4, 1955-1980] (Democrat-NJ), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 7518?
- Introduced (5 Jun 1980).
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