H.R. 4801 · 117th Congress · House

Kids PRIVCY Act

Active· Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
Introduced
Jul 29, 21
Passed House
Pending
Passed Senate
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Executive Summary

Protecting the Information of our Vulnerable Children and Youth Act or the Kids PRIVCY Act

This bill expands the requirements for digital services when handling the personal information of children.

Specifically, the bill (1) requires digital services to obtain express, affirmative consent that is specific, informed, and unambiguous before processing the personal information of a child or teenager under the age of 18; (2) prohibits certain targeted advertising; and (3) allows individuals to access, correct, or delete their personal information.

The bill increases the civil penalty for violations of the children's online privacy protections and provides for enforcement by the Federal Trade Commission and a private right of action.

Action Timeline

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  1. JUL 30, 2021Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.

  2. JUL 29, 2021IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  3. JUL 29, 2021IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  4. JUL 29, 2021IntroReferral

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Committees

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Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittee

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Referred: Jul 30, 2021

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Energy and Commerce Committee

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Referred: Jul 29, 2021

Active