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US S3744

US S3744
Data Care Act of 2018


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Introduced
12/12/2018
In Committee
12/12/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

115th Congress

Bill Summary

Data Care Act of 2018

AI Summary

This bill, the Data Care Act of 2018, establishes duties for online service providers (companies that collect personal data from users) to reasonably secure and protect that data, avoid using it in ways that harm users, and maintain the confidentiality of the data. The bill gives the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) the authority to enforce these duties and allows state attorneys general to also bring civil actions against providers that violate the law. The bill also prohibits providers from contractually limiting users' rights and remedies under the law.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (15)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (on 12/12/2018)

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