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S.1477: DATA Act
About This Bill
- Introduced April 29, 2021
- Latest Major Action April 29, 2021
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
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- Introduced in Senate - April 29, 2021
Bill Summary
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...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| April 29, 2021 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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| April 29, 2021 |
Introduced in the Senate by Rick Scott (R-Fla.) |