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DIGITAL Applications Act

7/24/2024, 3:22 PM

Summary of Bill HR 3299

Bill 118 hr 3299, also known as the DIGITAL Applications Act, was introduced in the US Congress with the aim of regulating digital applications and ensuring consumer protection in the digital marketplace. The bill seeks to address concerns related to data privacy, security, and transparency in the use of digital applications.

The DIGITAL Applications Act proposes several key provisions, including requiring digital application developers to provide clear and easily accessible information to users about how their data is collected, stored, and shared. The bill also aims to enhance transparency by requiring developers to disclose any third parties with whom they share user data.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions to protect consumer privacy by requiring developers to obtain explicit consent from users before collecting or sharing their personal information. The bill also seeks to prevent deceptive practices by prohibiting developers from using misleading or false information to manipulate user behavior. Furthermore, the DIGITAL Applications Act includes measures to enhance cybersecurity by requiring developers to implement reasonable security measures to protect user data from unauthorized access or breaches. The bill also establishes a framework for enforcement and penalties for developers who violate the provisions of the legislation. Overall, the DIGITAL Applications Act aims to promote a more transparent, secure, and consumer-friendly digital marketplace by regulating the practices of digital application developers and protecting user data privacy.

Congressional Summary of HR 3299

Deploying Infrastructure with Greater Internet Transactions And Legacy Applications Act or the DIGITAL Applications Act

This bill requires the Department of the Interior and the Forest Service to each establish an online portal for processing communications use authorizations. These are requests for easements, rights-of-way, leases, licenses, or other authorizations to locate or modify a transmitting device, support structure, or other communications facility on public lands or National Forest System land.

Interior and the Forest Service must also notify the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) within three business days of establishing their respective portals, and once the portals are established, the NTIA must link to them from its website.

Current Status of Bill HR 3299

Bill HR 3299 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 15, 2023. Bill HR 3299 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on May 15, 2023.  Bill HR 3299's most recent activity was Subcommittee Hearings Held as of July 9, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3299

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3299

Primary Policy Focus

Science, Technology, Communications

Potential Impact Areas

- Government buildings, facilities, and property
- Government information and archives
- Internet, web applications, social media
- Land use and conservation
- Telephone and wireless communication

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3299

DIGITAL Applications Act
DIGITAL Applications Act
Deploying Infrastructure with Greater Internet Transactions And Legacy Applications Act
To require the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture to establish online portals to accept, process, and dispose of certain Form 299s, and for other purposes.

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