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S. 688 118th Congress Senate

DATA Act

Official title: A bill to impose notice and consent requirements on internet platforms that use algorithms to manipulate the availability of content on the platform.

Introduced: March 7, 2023 Introduced by: Rick Scott Republican · Florida See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 118th Congress ended
It never became law before the 118th Congress (2023–2024) 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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Mar 7, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Mar 7, 2023
Introduced in Senate
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 Latest action March 7, 2023

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

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Data and Algorithm Transparency Agreement Act or the DATA Act

This bill requires certain internet platforms (e.g., 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 platforms must notify users of this requirement. The notice must include specified information, including the type of data collected and the names 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.

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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 688: DATA Act. 118th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/118-S-688/
MLA
"S. 688: DATA Act." 118th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/118-S-688/.
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S. 688, 118th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/118-S-688/.
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[S. 688: DATA Act](https://openamerica.io/bill/118-S-688/)
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