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H.R.1707: Data Accountability and Trust Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about commerce
- Introduced May 4, 2011
- Latest Major Action May 6, 2011
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
4 (3 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
Data Accountability and Trust Act - Requires the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to promulgate regulations requiring each person engaged in interstate commerce that owns or possesses data containing personal information to establish specified security policies and procedures to treat and protect such information. Requires the regulations to include methods for disposing of both electronic and nonelectronic data. Requires information brokers to...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Congressional Budget Office Estimate
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.
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May 4, 2011 |
Introduced in the House by Bobby L. Rush (D-Ill.) |