DATA Act

1/4/2024, 7:30 PM

Congressional Summary of S 688

Data and Algorithm Transparency Agreement Act or the DATA Act

This bill requires certain internet platforms (e.g., large websites and social networks) that use algorithms for suggesting content to obtain express consent from their users before collecting or sharing their personal data. These platforms must notify users of this requirement. The notice must include specified information, including the type of data collected and the names of any third parties with which the data is shared.

The bill provides for enforcement by the Federal Trade Commission and a private right of action against a violator of the bill.

Current Status of Bill S 688

Bill S 688 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 7, 2023. Bill S 688 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on March 7, 2023.  Bill S 688's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. as of March 7, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 688

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 688

Primary Policy Focus

Commerce

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 688

DATA ActDATA ActData and Algorithm Transparency Agreement ActA bill to impose notice and consent requirements on internet platforms that use algorithms to manipulate the availability of content on the platform.
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