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DATA Act

Introduced: April 29, 2021 Introduced by: Scott, Rick Republican · Florida See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 117th Congress ended
It never became law before the 117th Congress (2021–2022) 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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Apr 29, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Apr 29, 2021
Introduced in Senate
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Data and Algorithm Transparency Agreement Act or the DATA Act

This bill requires large websites and social networks that use algorithms for suggesting content to obtain express consent from their users before collecting or sharing their personal data. These websites must notify users of this requirement, including information about the type of data collected and the name of any third parties with which the data is shared.

The bill provides for enforcement by the Federal Trade Commission and a private right of action against a violator of the bill.

What's happening now April 29, 2021

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 1477: DATA Act. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-1477/
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"S. 1477: DATA Act." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-1477/.
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S. 1477, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-1477/.
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[S. 1477: DATA Act](https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-1477/)
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