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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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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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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Mar 7, 2023
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 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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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 688: DATA Act. 118th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/118-S-688/
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"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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