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S 688 118th Congress Senate Commerce

DATA Act

Introduced: March 7, 2023 Introduced by: Scott, Rick Republican · Florida See on congress.gov
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Mar 7, 2023
Introduced in Senate
 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.

What's happening now March 7, 2023

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

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