HR 89
107th Congress
House
Commerce
Administrative procedure
Child safety
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Civil actions and liability
Computer industry
Congress
Congressional reporting requirements
Consumer education
Consumer protection
Damages
Electronic commerce
Electronic mail systems
Families
Federal Trade Commission
Government Operations and Politics
Government and business
Government paperwork
Independent regulatory commissions
Injunctions
Online Privacy Protection Act of 2001
Introduced: January 3, 2001
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Feb 7, 2001
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
Jan 3, 2001
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jan 3, 2001
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Online Privacy Protection Act of 2001 - 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. Requires such regulations to require such operators to provide a process for such individuals 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
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
Committees of jurisdiction
2
Cosponsors
1