S. 1477 · 117th Congress
DATA Act
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Data and Algorithm Transparency Agreement Act or the DATA Act
What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in Senate · Apr 29, 2021
Data and Algorithm Transparency Agreement Act or the DATA Act
This bill requires large websites and social networks that use algorithms for suggesting content to obtain express consent from their users before collecting or sharing their personal data. These websites must notify users of this requirement, including information about the type of data collected and the name of any third parties with which the data is shared.
The bill provides for enforcement by the Federal Trade Commission and a private right of action against a violator of the bill.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: DATA Act
Also known as: Data and Algorithm Transparency Agreement Act
Latest action (Apr 29, 2021): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Policy area: Commerce · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Apr 29, 2021
Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)
No recorded floor vote found.