Children and Teens’ Online Privacy Protection Act

Senate Bill 1628 - Children and Teens’ Online Privacy Protection Act: Overview, Status, and Impact

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 1628 Children and Teens’ Online Privacy Protection Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Commerce. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/13/2024, 2:07 AM

Congressional Summary of S 1628

Children and Teens' Online Privacy Protection Act

This bill extends to minors (ages 12–16) privacy protections previously applicable only to children (ages 0–12) and otherwise establishes greater online privacy protections for children and minors.

Specifically, the bill prohibits an operator of a website, online service, online application, or mobile application directed to, or used or reasonably likely to be used by, a child or minor from collecting the user's personal information without

providing notice and obtaining consent,
providing a parent or minor with certain information upon request,
conditioning participation by a user on the provision of personal information,
establishing and maintaining reasonable procedures to protect the personal information collected from users.

The bill also prohibits targeted marketing directed to a child or directed to a minor without the minor's consent.

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Current Status of Bill S 1628

Bill S 1628 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 13, 2021. Bill S 1628 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on May 13, 2021. Bill S 1628's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 658. as of December 15, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1628

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1628

Primary Policy Focus

Commerce

Potential Impact Areas

- Administrative law and regulatory procedures

- Child safety and welfare

- Civil actions and liability

- Computer security and identity theft

- Computers and information technology

- Consumer affairs

- Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

- Internet and video services

- Internet, web applications, social media

- Marketing and advertising

- Right of privacy

- State and local government operations

- Telephone and wireless communication

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1628

Children and Teens’ Online Privacy Protection Act

A bill to amend the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998 to strengthen protections relating to the online collection, use, and disclosure of personal information of children and minors, and for other purposes.

Children and Teens’ Online Privacy Protection Act