DELETE Act

HR 2612, the DELETE Act, creates a system allowing individuals to request deletion of their personal data from data brokers through a single online portal. Data brokers must register annually with the FTC and implement a centralized deletion system, requiring them to delete personal information within 31 days of a request (with limited exceptions for legal requirements or research). The FTC enforces compliance through annual audits, mandatory reporting on deletion completion rates, and penalties for violations. This directly affects companies that collect personal information without a direct customer relationship and sell or share it with third parties.