Promoting Digital Privacy Technologies Act

12/15/2023, 4:09 PM
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Bill 118 s 3325, also known as the Promoting Digital Privacy Technologies Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of promoting the use of digital privacy technologies to protect individuals' online data and information.

The bill seeks to incentivize the development and adoption of digital privacy technologies by providing grants and funding to organizations and companies working in this field. It also aims to increase awareness and education about digital privacy issues among the general public.

Additionally, the Promoting Digital Privacy Technologies Act includes provisions for the establishment of a task force to study and make recommendations on best practices for digital privacy protection. This task force would be composed of experts from various sectors, including technology, privacy advocacy, and government. Overall, the bill is focused on addressing the growing concerns around online privacy and data security, and aims to empower individuals to better protect their personal information in the digital age. It is currently being reviewed by Congress and has garnered bipartisan support for its efforts to promote digital privacy technologies.
Congress
118

Number
S - 3325

Introduced on
2023-11-15

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

11/15/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Bill 118 s 3325, also known as the Promoting Digital Privacy Technologies Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of promoting the use of digital privacy technologies to protect individuals' online data and information.

The bill seeks to incentivize the development and adoption of digital privacy technologies by providing grants and funding to organizations and companies working in this field. It also aims to increase awareness and education about digital privacy issues among the general public.

Additionally, the Promoting Digital Privacy Technologies Act includes provisions for the establishment of a task force to study and make recommendations on best practices for digital privacy protection. This task force would be composed of experts from various sectors, including technology, privacy advocacy, and government. Overall, the bill is focused on addressing the growing concerns around online privacy and data security, and aims to empower individuals to better protect their personal information in the digital age. It is currently being reviewed by Congress and has garnered bipartisan support for its efforts to promote digital privacy technologies.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to support research on privacy enhancing technologies and promote responsible data use, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Science, Technology, Communications

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Latest Action11/15/2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.