To provide for individual rights relating to privacy of personal information, to establish privacy and security requirements for covered entities relating to personal information, and to establish an agency to be known as the Digital Privacy Agency to enforce such rights and requirements, and for other purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill requires definitions In this Act: The term Agency means the Digital Privacy Agency established in section 301, requires general provisions In this Act— any reference to information as being of or belonging to an individual shall be construed to mean that such information is linked or reasonably linkable to such individual, and provides privacy considerations for legislative branch agencies Chapter 3 of title 44, United States Code, is amended by inserting at the end the following: 319.Privacy responsibilities of the Director of the Government. It relies on compliance mandates, reporting requirements, exemptions, and appropriations. The main policy areas are Native American Tribes, Finance, Technology, and Science & Space.
Who Benefits and How
Businesses and employers affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens, Regulated entities and members of the public affected by the bill could gain revenue opportunities, and Telecommunications providers and users affected by the bill could gain revenue opportunities.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties, Businesses and employers affected by the bill would take on compliance duties, and Regulated entities and members of the public affected by the bill would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Requires definitions In this Act: The term Agency means the Digital Privacy Agency established in section 301.
- Requires general provisions In this Act— any reference to information as being of or belonging to an individual shall be construed to mean that such information is linked or reasonably linkable to such individual...
- Provides privacy considerations for legislative branch agencies Chapter 3 of title 44, United States Code, is amended by inserting at the end the following: 319.Privacy responsibilities of the Director of the Government...
- Provides privacy responsibilities of the Director of the Government Publishing Office The Director of the Government Publishing Office shall identify and implement appropriate measures to prevent the disclosure...
- Provides privacy responsibilities The Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives shall identify and implement appropriate measures to prevent the disclosure of personal information and to minimize...
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill requires definitions In this Act: The term Agency means the Digital Privacy Agency established in section 301, requires general provisions In this Act— any reference to information as being of or belonging to an individual shall be construed to mean that such information is linked or reasonably linkable to such individual, and provides privacy considerations for legislative branch agencies Chapter 3 of title 44, United States Code, is amended by inserting at the end the following: 319.Privacy responsibilities of the Director of the Government.
Key Policy Areas
Native American Tribes, Finance, Technology, Science & Space
Primary Purpose
The bill requires definitions In this Act: The term Agency means the Digital Privacy Agency established in section 301, requires general provisions In this Act— any reference to information as being of or belonging to an individual shall be construed to mean that such information is linked or reasonably linkable to such individual, and provides privacy considerations for legislative branch agencies Chapter 3 of title 44, United States Code, is amended by inserting at the end the following: 319.Privacy responsibilities of the Director of the Government.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- Businesses and employers affected by the bill
- Regulated entities and members of the public affected by the bill
- Telecommunications providers and users affected by the bill
- Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
- Researchers and scientific institutions affected by the bill
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
- Businesses and employers affected by the bill
- Regulated entities and members of the public affected by the bill
- Telecommunications providers and users affected by the bill
- Researchers and scientific institutions affected by the bill
Sponsors
Anna G. Eshoo
D-CA | Primary Sponsor
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMs. Eshoo (for herself and Ms. Lofgren) introduced the following …
Stakeholder Effects
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Law enforcement, justice-system actors, and affected communities
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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
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