Speech Privacy Act of 2023

Hozzl · 2023-12-15T16:00:07Z

Explore the details of House Bill 4471 Speech Privacy Act of 2023 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Taxation. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/15/2023, 4:00 PM

Summary of Bill HR 4471

Bill 118 hr 4471, also known as the Speech Privacy Act of 2023, aims to protect the privacy of individuals' speech by prohibiting the collection and storage of audio recordings of conversations without consent. The bill specifically targets companies and organizations that use smart devices, such as smart speakers and virtual assistants, to record and store conversations for various purposes.

Under the provisions of the bill, companies must obtain explicit consent from individuals before recording and storing their conversations. This consent must be given in writing or through a clear verbal agreement. Additionally, companies must provide individuals with the option to easily delete any recorded conversations at their request.

The bill also includes provisions for enforcement and penalties for non-compliance. Companies found to be in violation of the Speech Privacy Act may face fines and other penalties, as determined by the Federal Trade Commission. Overall, the Speech Privacy Act of 2023 seeks to protect individuals' privacy rights in the digital age by ensuring that their conversations are not recorded and stored without their knowledge and consent.

Congressional Summary of HR 4471

Speech Privacy Act of 2023

This bill prohibits, with certain exceptions, any entity of the federal government from collecting or requiring the submission of information on the identification of any donor to a tax-exempt organization. It also prohibits an entity from disclosing to the public information identifying a donor.

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Current Status of Bill HR 4471

Bill HR 4471 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 6, 2023. Bill HR 4471 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on July 6, 2023. Bill HR 4471's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability. as of July 6, 2023

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4471

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Taxation

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4471

To prohibit an entity of the Federal Government from collecting or requiring the submission of information on the identification of any donor to a tax-exempt organization, and for other purposes.

Speech Privacy Act of 2023