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Ensuring National Constitutional Rights for Your Private Telecommunications Act of 2021

12/29/2023, 8:30 PM

Summary of Bill HR 3520

Bill 117 HR 3520, also known as the Ensuring National Constitutional Rights for Your Private Telecommunications Act of 2021, aims to protect the privacy rights of individuals when it comes to their telecommunications data. The bill seeks to ensure that individuals have the right to privacy when it comes to their phone calls, text messages, and other forms of electronic communication.

The bill includes provisions that require telecommunications companies to obtain consent from individuals before collecting or sharing their data. It also prohibits the government from accessing individuals' telecommunications data without a warrant. Additionally, the bill includes measures to increase transparency and accountability in the telecommunications industry, such as requiring companies to disclose how they use individuals' data and to report any data breaches.

Overall, the goal of Bill 117 HR 3520 is to safeguard individuals' constitutional rights to privacy in the digital age. By establishing clear guidelines for how telecommunications companies can collect and use individuals' data, the bill aims to protect individuals from unwarranted surveillance and ensure that their privacy rights are respected.

Congressional Summary of HR 3520

Ensuring National Constitutional Rights for Your Private Telecommunications Act of 2021 or the ENCRYPT Act of 2021

This bill prohibits a state from requiring a manufacturer, developer, seller, or provider of a technology product or service to (1) alter the security functions of its product or service to allow a government agency to conduct a physical search or user surveillance, or (2) use its product or service to decrypt encrypted information.

A technology product or service includes a commercial computer product, electronic device, or online service that is publicly available.

Additionally, it bars a state from prohibiting the manufacture, sale or lease, or provision of a technology product or service because it uses encryption or similar security functions.

Current Status of Bill HR 3520

Bill HR 3520 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 25, 2021. Bill HR 3520 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on May 25, 2021.  Bill HR 3520's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce. as of May 26, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3520

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
6
Democrat Cosponsors
4
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3520

Primary Policy Focus

Crime and Law Enforcement

Potential Impact Areas

- Computer security and identity theft
- Computers and information technology
- Consumer affairs
- Federal preemption
- Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
- Internet, web applications, social media
- Right of privacy
- State and local government operations
- Telephone and wireless communication

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3520

Ensuring National Constitutional Rights for Your Private Telecommunications Act of 2021
To preempt State data security vulnerability mandates and decryption requirements.
Ensuring National Constitutional Rights for Your Private Telecommunications Act of 2021
ENCRYPT Act of 2021

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