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HR 5059 108th Congress House

Internet Privacy Protection Act of 2004

Official title: To amend title 18, United States Code, with respect to stored electronic communications.

Introduced: September 9, 2004 Introduced by: Sherman, Brad Democratic · California See on congress.gov
Crime and Law Enforcement Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesCommerceElectronic mail systemsFines (Penalties)
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InternetRight of privacyScience, Technology, CommunicationsStorageTelecommunication industry
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This bill died when the 108th Congress ended
It never became law before the 108th Congress (2003–2004) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sep 9, 2004
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 Latest action September 9, 2004

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Internet Privacy Protection Act of 2004 - Amends the Federal criminal code to prohibit a provider of electronic communication service from intentionally accessing the contents of a stored electronic communication while held in electronic storage, except when such access is a necessary incident to: (1) the rendition of such service; or (2) compliance with provisions governing voluntary disclosure of customer communications or records.

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Case, Ed
Hawaii · Sep 9, 2004
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 5059: Internet Privacy Protection Act of 2004. 108th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HR-5059/
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"H.R. 5059: Internet Privacy Protection Act of 2004." 108th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HR-5059/.
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H.R. 5059, 108th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HR-5059/.
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