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Television Viewer Privacy Act of 2003

Introduced: November 21, 2003 Introduced by: Sherman, Brad Democratic · California See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Dec 4, 2003
Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet.
Nov 21, 2003
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Nov 21, 2003
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Television Viewer Privacy Act of 2003 - Prohibits an interactive video-related service provider (provider) from collecting, maintaining, or disclosing any personally identifiable viewing information (information) regarding a subscriber without the prior written or electronic consent of such subscriber, except: (1) to render or conduct a legitimate business activity related to the service provided; (2) pursuant to a court order authorizing disclosure to a governmental entity; or (3) to such subscriber.

Requires, for such consent, that the subscriber be provided a separate statement that clearly and conspicuously informs the subscriber of: (1) the nature of the information collected and its intended use; (2) the nature, frequency, and purpose of any disclosure that may be made; (3) the period during which the information will be maintained by the provider; and (4) required limitations with respect to the collection, maintenance, and disclosure of such information by the provider and the methods by which such limitations may be enforced. Requires a provider to destroy any collected information as soon as it is no longer necessary.

Provides for: (1) enforcement through the Federal Trade Commission or by the States; and (2) damages, including actual and punitive damages.

What's happening now December 4, 2003

Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet.

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