DATA Act
Summary
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.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2021
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Apr 29, 2021
Last action Apr 29, 2021
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Committee
1
Apr 29, 2021
Committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
upper
Apr 29, 2021
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Rick Scott
RRepublican
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