S 809
106th Congress
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Online Privacy Protection Act of 1999
Introduced: April 15, 1999
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Everywhere this bill has been
5 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 3, 2000
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 106-1147.
Jul 27, 1999
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Subcommittee on Communications. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 106-1044.
Apr 15, 1999
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Apr 15, 1999
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3782-3783)
Apr 15, 1999
Introduced in Senate
Plain-English summary
Online Privacy Protection Act of 1999 - Makes it unlawful for an operator of a Web site or online service to collect, use, or disclose personal information concerning an individual (age 13 and above) in a manner that violates regulations to be prescribed by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) requiring such operators to protect the confidentiality, security, and integrity of personal information it collects from such individuals, including providing a process for them to consent to or limit the disclosure of such information.
Directs the FTC to provide incentives for efforts of self-regulation by operators to implement appropriate protections for such information.
Authorizes the States to enforce such regulations by bringing actions on behalf of residents, requiring the State attorney general to first notify the FTC of such action. Authorizes the FTC to intervene in any such action.
Provides for enforcement of this Act through the Federal Trade Commission Act.
What's happening now
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 106-1147.
Committees of jurisdiction
2
Cosponsors
1