Kids Online Safety and Privacy Act

8/1/2024, 11:08 AM

Eliminate Useless Reports Act of 2023

This bill requires federal agencies to include a list of outdated or duplicative reporting requirements in their annual budget justifications. With respect to each recurring plan or report that is outdated or duplicative, the agency must also include (1) a recommendation for ending, modifying, consolidating, or reducing the frequency of the report or plan; (2) a citation to each provision of law or directive in a congressional report that requires or requests the submission of the report or plan; and (3) a list of the relevant congressional committees.

If a recurring plan or report is required to be submitted by at least two federal agencies, the bill requires the Office of Management and Budget to (1) determine whether the requirement to submit the recurring plan or report is outdated or duplicative, and (2)  make recommendations to Congress accordingly.

Bill 118 s 2073, also known as the Kids Online Safety and Privacy Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to protect children's privacy and safety while they are using the internet.

The bill includes several key provisions. First, it requires websites and online platforms that are directed towards children to obtain parental consent before collecting any personal information from users under the age of 13. This is intended to prevent companies from gathering sensitive data about children without their parents' knowledge or consent.

Additionally, the Kids Online Safety and Privacy Act mandates that websites and online services must provide clear and easily accessible privacy policies that outline how they collect, use, and share children's personal information. This is designed to increase transparency and help parents make informed decisions about their children's online activities. Furthermore, the bill requires online platforms to take steps to ensure the safety of children using their services, such as implementing measures to prevent cyberbullying and harassment. It also prohibits the use of targeted advertising towards children, as well as the sale of children's personal information to third parties. Overall, the Kids Online Safety and Privacy Act aims to create a safer and more secure online environment for children. By requiring parental consent for data collection, promoting transparency in privacy policies, and enhancing safety measures, this bill seeks to protect children from potential online threats and safeguard their personal information.
Congress
118
Number
S - 2073
Introduced on
2023-06-21
# Amendments
33
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

7/30/2024
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Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
Passed in House
Introduced to Senate
Passed in Senate

Purpose and Summary

Eliminate Useless Reports Act of 2023

This bill requires federal agencies to include a list of outdated or duplicative reporting requirements in their annual budget justifications. With respect to each recurring plan or report that is outdated or duplicative, the agency must also include (1) a recommendation for ending, modifying, consolidating, or reducing the frequency of the report or plan; (2) a citation to each provision of law or directive in a congressional report that requires or requests the submission of the report or plan; and (3) a list of the relevant congressional committees.

If a recurring plan or report is required to be submitted by at least two federal agencies, the bill requires the Office of Management and Budget to (1) determine whether the requirement to submit the recurring plan or report is outdated or duplicative, and (2)  make recommendations to Congress accordingly.

Bill 118 s 2073, also known as the Kids Online Safety and Privacy Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to protect children's privacy and safety while they are using the internet.

The bill includes several key provisions. First, it requires websites and online platforms that are directed towards children to obtain parental consent before collecting any personal information from users under the age of 13. This is intended to prevent companies from gathering sensitive data about children without their parents' knowledge or consent.

Additionally, the Kids Online Safety and Privacy Act mandates that websites and online services must provide clear and easily accessible privacy policies that outline how they collect, use, and share children's personal information. This is designed to increase transparency and help parents make informed decisions about their children's online activities. Furthermore, the bill requires online platforms to take steps to ensure the safety of children using their services, such as implementing measures to prevent cyberbullying and harassment. It also prohibits the use of targeted advertising towards children, as well as the sale of children's personal information to third parties. Overall, the Kids Online Safety and Privacy Act aims to create a safer and more secure online environment for children. By requiring parental consent for data collection, promoting transparency in privacy policies, and enhancing safety measures, this bill seeks to protect children from potential online threats and safeguard their personal information.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to amend title 31, United States Code, to require agencies to include a list of outdated or duplicative reporting requirements in annual budget justifications, and for other purposes.
Policy Areas
Government Operations and Politics
Potential Impact
Budget process•
Congressional oversight•
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Eliminate Useless Reports Act of 2023

This bill requires federal agencies to include a list of outdated or duplicative reporting requirements in their annual budget justifications. With respect to each recurring plan or repo...

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