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Do-Not-Track Online Act of 2013

Introduced: February 28, 2013 See on congress.gov
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Feb 28, 2013
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1024-1026)
Feb 28, 2013
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1024)
Feb 28, 2013
Introduced in Senate
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Do-Not-Track Online Act of 2013 - Requires the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to promulgate: (1) regulations that establish standards for the implementation of a mechanism by which an individual can indicate whether he or she prefers to have personal information collected by providers of online services, including by providers of mobile applications and services; and (2) rules that prohibit such providers from collecting personal information on individuals who have expressed a preference not to have such information collected.

Requires such rules to allow for the collection and use of personal information, notwithstanding the expressed preference of the individual, if: (1) the information is necessary to provide a service requested by the individual so long as identifying particulars are removed or the information is deleted upon the provision of such service; or (2) the individual receives clear, conspicuous, and accurate notice on, and consents to, such collection and use.

Provides for FTC and state enforcement of such rules and regulations.

What's happening now February 28, 2013

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1024-1026)

 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1