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To prohibit the Internal Revenue Service from requiring individuals to submit biometric information or geolocation information to access online services, and for other purposes.
12/30/2022, 4:18 AM
Summary of Bill HR 6674
Bill 117 hr 6674, also known as the "Biometric Information Privacy Act," aims to prevent the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) from mandating individuals to provide biometric information or geolocation data in order to access online services. The bill seeks to protect the privacy and security of individuals by prohibiting the IRS from collecting sensitive personal data without their consent.
If passed, this legislation would ensure that individuals are not required to submit biometric information, such as fingerprints or facial recognition data, or geolocation information, such as GPS coordinates, when accessing online services provided by the IRS. This measure is intended to safeguard individuals' personal information and prevent potential misuse or unauthorized access to sensitive data.
In addition to prohibiting the IRS from collecting biometric and geolocation information, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to protecting individuals' privacy rights. This legislation underscores the importance of safeguarding personal data and ensuring that individuals have control over the information they share with government agencies. Overall, Bill 117 hr 6674 aims to uphold individuals' privacy rights and prevent the unauthorized collection of sensitive personal data by the IRS. If enacted, this legislation would provide important protections for individuals accessing online services provided by the IRS.
If passed, this legislation would ensure that individuals are not required to submit biometric information, such as fingerprints or facial recognition data, or geolocation information, such as GPS coordinates, when accessing online services provided by the IRS. This measure is intended to safeguard individuals' personal information and prevent potential misuse or unauthorized access to sensitive data.
In addition to prohibiting the IRS from collecting biometric and geolocation information, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to protecting individuals' privacy rights. This legislation underscores the importance of safeguarding personal data and ensuring that individuals have control over the information they share with government agencies. Overall, Bill 117 hr 6674 aims to uphold individuals' privacy rights and prevent the unauthorized collection of sensitive personal data by the IRS. If enacted, this legislation would provide important protections for individuals accessing online services provided by the IRS.
Congressional Summary of HR 6674
This bill prohibits the Department of the Treasury from (1) establishing or maintaining any verification process for access to online accounts of the Internal Revenue Service that uses biometric or geolocation information from mobile network operators; or (2) collecting, storing, or sharing such biometric or geolocation information without either express consent from the taxpayer to whom such information belongs or a court order.
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Current Status of Bill HR 6674
Bill HR 6674 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 9, 2022. Bill HR 6674 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on February 9, 2022. Bill HR 6674's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. as of February 9, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6674
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6674
Primary Policy Focus
TaxationAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6674
To prohibit the Internal Revenue Service from requiring individuals to submit biometric information or geolocation information to access online services, and for other purposes.
To prohibit the Internal Revenue Service from requiring individuals to submit biometric information or geolocation information to access online services, and for other purposes.
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