Online Privacy Act of 2026

Hozzl · 2026-04-17T19:08:11Z

Explore the details of House Bill 8014 Online Privacy Act of 2026 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Science, Technology, Communications. Stay informed on legislative developments.

4/17/2026, 7:08 PM

Summary of Bill HR 8014

The bill titled "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," designated as H.R. 8014 in the 119th Congress and introduced on March 19, 2026, aims to address privacy concerns by outlining individual rights concerning personal information and setting forth privacy and security standards for entities handling such data. Additionally, the bill proposes the creation of the Digital Privacy Agency to oversee the enforcement of these rights and requirements, with further purposes outlined within the bill's text.

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Current Status of Bill HR 8014

Bill HR 8014 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 19, 2026. Bill HR 8014 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 19, 2026. Bill HR 8014's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of March 19, 2026

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8014

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Science, Technology, Communications

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8014

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.