Online Privacy Protection Act of 2005

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Never voted on. It didn't reach a floor vote before the 109th Congress ended, so it expired. A bill has to be introduced again to be considered in a new Congress.

R FrelinghuysenSponsor

No cosponsors.

What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in House · Jan 4, 2005

Online Privacy Protection Act of 2005 - Makes it unlawful for an operator of a Web site or online service to collect, use, or disclose personal information concerning an individual (age 13 and above) in a manner that violates regulations to be prescribed by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) requiring such operators to protect the confidentiality, security, and integrity of personal information it collects from such individuals. Requires such regulations to require such operators to provide a process for such individuals to consent to or limit the disclosure of such information.

Directs the FTC to provide incentives for efforts of self-regulation by operators to implement appropriate protections for such information.

Authorizes the States to enforce such regulations by bringing actions on behalf of residents, requiring the State attorney general to first notify the FTC of such action. Authorizes the FTC to intervene in any such action.

Provides for enforcement of this Act through the Federal Trade Commission Act.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov

About this bill and sources

Official title: Online Privacy Protection Act of 2005

Latest action (Feb 4, 2005): Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.

Policy area: Commerce · Origin: House · Introduced: Jan 4, 2005

Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)

No recorded floor vote found.