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- H.R.4711
H.R.4711: To establish a regulatory framework for the comprehensive protection of personal data for individuals under the aegis of the Federal Trade Commission, to amend the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998 to improve provisions relating to collecti
About This Bill
- Introduced May 21, 2014
- Latest Major Action May 23, 2014
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
When this bill was on the Most Viewed List on Congress.gov
| Week Ending | Rank |
|---|---|
| Dec. 21, 2014 | 7th |
Bill Summary
Title I: Commercial Privacy - Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2014 - Directs the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to initiate a rulemaking to require covered entities to carry out security measures to protect personally identifiable information, unique identifier information, and other information that may be used to identify a specific individual. Defines "covered entity" as a person (a person, partnership, or corporation over which...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| May 23, 2014 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.
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| May 21, 2014 |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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| May 21, 2014 |
Introduced in the House by Albio Sires (D-N.J.) |