To direct the Federal Trade Commission to conduct a study on the governance of neural data and other related data, and for other purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill creates expresses the sense of Congress that neural data can be monetized and used to shape behavior in ways existing laws do not adequately address, that vertical corporate integration of neurotechnology and AI creates, defines key terms including neural data (information from measuring nervous system activity), neurotechnology (devices/systems that access or alter the nervous system), other related data (biometric/behavioral data that, and directs the FTC to conduct a comprehensive study on neural data governance covering regulatory gaps, privacy best practices, consumer transparency, consent frameworks, enforcement mechanisms, cybersecurity risks. It relies on definition changes, reporting requirements, appropriations, and procurement rules. The main policy areas are Technology, Privacy and Data Protection, and Education.
Who Benefits and How
General public (privacy protection from government surveillance) could face reduced risk, Consumer advocacy and civil liberties organizations could face fewer barriers, and Compliant neurotechnology vendors meeting ethical standards could gain revenue opportunities.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal agencies procuring neurotechnology would take on compliance duties, Federal Trade Commission would take on compliance duties, and Neurotechnology vendors to federal government could face higher barriers.
Key Provisions
- Creates expresses the sense of Congress that neural data can be monetized and used to shape behavior in ways existing laws do not adequately address, that vertical corporate integration of neurotechnology and AI creates...
- Defines key terms including neural data (information from measuring nervous system activity), neurotechnology (devices/systems that access or alter the nervous system), other related data (biometric/behavioral data that...
- Directs the FTC to conduct a comprehensive study on neural data governance covering regulatory gaps, privacy best practices, consumer transparency, consent frameworks, enforcement mechanisms, cybersecurity risks...
- Requires OSTP to develop guidance on federal agency procurement and use of neurotechnology within 180 days of the FTC report.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill creates expresses the sense of Congress that neural data can be monetized and used to shape behavior in ways existing laws do not adequately address, that vertical corporate integration of neurotechnology and AI creates, defines key terms including neural data (information from measuring nervous system activity), neurotechnology (devices/systems that access or alter the nervous system), other related data (biometric/behavioral data that, and directs the FTC to conduct a comprehensive study on neural data governance covering regulatory gaps, privacy best practices, consumer transparency, consent frameworks, enforcement mechanisms, cybersecurity risks.
Key Policy Areas
Technology, Privacy and Data Protection, Education
Primary Purpose
The bill creates expresses the sense of Congress that neural data can be monetized and used to shape behavior in ways existing laws do not adequately address, that vertical corporate integration of neurotechnology and AI creates, defines key terms including neural data (information from measuring nervous system activity), neurotechnology (devices/systems that access or alter the nervous system), other related data (biometric/behavioral data that, and directs the FTC to conduct a comprehensive study on neural data governance covering regulatory gaps, privacy best practices, consumer transparency, consent frameworks, enforcement mechanisms, cybersecurity risks.
Policy Domains
Neural Data Governance Study and Federal Procurement Restrictions
Identified Gains
- General public (privacy protection from government surveillance)
- Consumer advocacy and civil liberties organizations
- Compliant neurotechnology vendors meeting ethical standards
- Responsible neurotechnology innovators (ethical companies)
Identified Costs
- Federal agencies procuring neurotechnology
- Federal Trade Commission
- Neurotechnology vendors to federal government
- Neurotechnology companies
- Data brokers dealing in neural and biometric data
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Schumer (for himself, Ms. Cantwell, and Mr. Markey) introduced …
Stakeholder Effects
cui bono?How this legislation distributes effects. Mention counts reflect frequency, not effect magnitude.
Compliant neurotechnology vendors meeting ethical standards, Neurotechnology companies, Neurotechnology device manufacturers
Positive-direction: Compliant neurotechnology vendors meeting ethical standards, Responsible neurotechnology innovators (ethical companies)
Negative-direction: Neurotechnology companies, Neurotechnology device manufacturers, Neurotechnology vendors to federal government
Federal Trade Commission, Federal agencies procuring neurotechnology
Data brokers dealing in neural and biometric data
Consumer advocacy and civil liberties organizations
General public (privacy protection from government surveillance)
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_commission"
- → Federal Trade Commission
- "the_director_omb"
- → Director of the Office of Management and Budget
- "the_director_ostp"
- → Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy
Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
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