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Online Privacy Act of 2021
12/30/2022, 8:18 AM
Summary of Bill HR 6027
Bill 117 HR 6027, also known as the Online Privacy Act of 2021, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress aimed at protecting the online privacy of individuals. The bill seeks to establish a comprehensive framework for the collection, use, and sharing of personal data by online platforms and companies.
Under the Online Privacy Act of 2021, individuals would have more control over their personal information, including the ability to access, correct, and delete their data. Companies would be required to obtain explicit consent from users before collecting or sharing their data, and would be prohibited from using personal information for targeted advertising without consent.
The bill also includes provisions for increased transparency and accountability, requiring companies to disclose their data practices and provide users with clear information about how their data is being used. Additionally, the Online Privacy Act of 2021 would establish a new federal agency, the Digital Privacy Agency, to enforce the provisions of the bill and protect consumer privacy rights. Overall, the Online Privacy Act of 2021 aims to address growing concerns about online privacy and data security, and to ensure that individuals have greater control over their personal information in the digital age.
Under the Online Privacy Act of 2021, individuals would have more control over their personal information, including the ability to access, correct, and delete their data. Companies would be required to obtain explicit consent from users before collecting or sharing their data, and would be prohibited from using personal information for targeted advertising without consent.
The bill also includes provisions for increased transparency and accountability, requiring companies to disclose their data practices and provide users with clear information about how their data is being used. Additionally, the Online Privacy Act of 2021 would establish a new federal agency, the Digital Privacy Agency, to enforce the provisions of the bill and protect consumer privacy rights. Overall, the Online Privacy Act of 2021 aims to address growing concerns about online privacy and data security, and to ensure that individuals have greater control over their personal information in the digital age.
Congressional Summary of HR 6027
Online Privacy Act of 2021
This bill establishes certain online privacy rights for personal information (including contents of communications) and certain requirements for data processors, service providers, and third parties. The bill also establishes the Digital Privacy Agency.
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Current Status of Bill HR 6027
Bill HR 6027 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 18, 2021. Bill HR 6027 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on November 18, 2021. Bill HR 6027's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce. as of November 19, 2021
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6027
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
14Democrat Cosponsors
14Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6027
Primary Policy Focus
Science, Technology, CommunicationsAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6027
Online Privacy Act of 2021
Online Privacy Act of 2021
To provide for individual rights relating to privacy of personal information, to establish privacy and security requirements for covered entities relating to personal information, and to establish an agency to be known as the Digital Privacy Agency to enforce such rights and requirements, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 6027
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