S. 688 · 118th Congress · Senate

DATA Act

Active· Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Introduced
Mar 7, 23
Passed Senate
Pending
Passed House
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Executive Summary

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.

Action Timeline

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  1. MAR 07, 2023IntroReferral

    Introduced in Senate

  2. MAR 07, 2023IntroReferral

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

Committees

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Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

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Referred: Mar 7, 2023

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