Dropbox Access Act
1/11/2023, 1:46 PMSummary of Bill HR 776
Bill 117 HR 776, also known as the Dropbox Access Act, was introduced in the US Congress with the aim of addressing concerns related to the privacy and security of data stored on cloud storage platforms such as Dropbox. The bill seeks to establish guidelines and regulations for law enforcement agencies to access data stored on these platforms during criminal investigations.Under the provisions of the bill, law enforcement agencies would be required to obtain a warrant before accessing any data stored on cloud storage platforms. This is intended to protect the privacy rights of individuals and ensure that their data is not accessed without proper authorization.
Additionally, the bill includes measures to enhance the security of data stored on cloud storage platforms, such as requiring these platforms to implement encryption and other security measures to protect user data from unauthorized access. Overall, the Dropbox Access Act aims to strike a balance between the needs of law enforcement agencies to access data for criminal investigations and the privacy rights of individuals who use cloud storage platforms. By establishing clear guidelines and regulations for accessing data on these platforms, the bill seeks to ensure that user data is protected and secure.
Congressional Summary of HR 776
Dropbox Access Act
This bill requires each state to provide in each county secured drop boxes at which individuals may drop off their completed absentee ballots for federal elections.
Specifically, the bill requires these drop boxes to be (1) available beginning 45 days before the election; (2) accessible to individuals with disabilities and individuals with limited proficiency in the English language; (3) accessible by public transit; (4) available during all hours of the day; and (5) located in all communities within the county, including rural communities and on tribal lands. States must also post the requirements for absentee ballots to be counted and tabulated in the election.
Further, the bill outlines additional requirements that a state must meet in determining the number and location of drop boxes.
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Current Status of Bill HR 776
Bill HR 776 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 3, 2021. Bill HR 776 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on February 3, 2021. Bill HR 776's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. as of February 3, 2021Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 776
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
4Democrat Cosponsors
4Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 776
Primary Policy Focus
Government Operations and PoliticsPotential Impact Areas
Census and government statisticsDisability assistanceElections, voting, political campaign regulationFederal-Indian relationsForeign language and bilingual programsPublic transitRural conditions and developmentState and local government operationsAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 776
Dropbox Access ActTo amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require States to provide secured drop boxes for voted absentee ballots in an election for Federal office, and for other purposes.Dropbox Access ActComments
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