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Algorithmic Accountability Act of 2019

USA116th CongressS-1108| Senate 
| Updated: 4/10/2019
Ron Wyden

Ron Wyden

Democratic Senator

Oregon

Cosponsors (1)
Cory A. Booker (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Algorithmic Accountability Act of 2019 This bill requires specified commercial entities to conduct assessments of high-risk systems that involve personal information or make automated decisions, such as systems that use artificial intelligence or machine learning. Specifically, high-risk automated decision systems include those that (1) may contribute to inaccuracy, bias, or discrimination; or (2) facilitate decision-making about sensitive aspects of consumers' lives by evaluating consumers' behavior. Further, an automated-decision system, or information system involving personal data, is considered high-risk if it (1) raises security or privacy concerns, (2) involves the personal information of a significant number of people, or (3) systematically monitors a large, publicly accessible physical location. Assessments of high-risk automated-decision systems must (1) describe the system in detail, (2) assess the relative costs and benefits of the system, (3) determine the risks to the privacy and security of personal information, and (4) explain the steps taken to minimize those risks, if discovered. Assessments of high-risk information systems involving personal information must evaluate the extent to which the system protects the privacy and security of such information.
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Timeline
Apr 10, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Apr 10, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2389)
Apr 11, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-2231
Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
  • April 10, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 10, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2389)


  • April 11, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-2231
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.

Commerce

Related Bills

  • S 116-2637: Mind Your Own Business Act of 2019
  • HR 116-2231: Algorithmic Accountability Act of 2019
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresBusiness recordsCivil actions and liabilityComputers and information technologyConsumer affairsContracts and agencyFederal Trade Commission (FTC)Right of privacyState and local government operations

Algorithmic Accountability Act of 2019

USA116th CongressS-1108| Senate 
| Updated: 4/10/2019
Algorithmic Accountability Act of 2019 This bill requires specified commercial entities to conduct assessments of high-risk systems that involve personal information or make automated decisions, such as systems that use artificial intelligence or machine learning. Specifically, high-risk automated decision systems include those that (1) may contribute to inaccuracy, bias, or discrimination; or (2) facilitate decision-making about sensitive aspects of consumers' lives by evaluating consumers' behavior. Further, an automated-decision system, or information system involving personal data, is considered high-risk if it (1) raises security or privacy concerns, (2) involves the personal information of a significant number of people, or (3) systematically monitors a large, publicly accessible physical location. Assessments of high-risk automated-decision systems must (1) describe the system in detail, (2) assess the relative costs and benefits of the system, (3) determine the risks to the privacy and security of personal information, and (4) explain the steps taken to minimize those risks, if discovered. Assessments of high-risk information systems involving personal information must evaluate the extent to which the system protects the privacy and security of such information.
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Timeline
Apr 10, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Apr 10, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2389)
Apr 11, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-2231
Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
  • April 10, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 10, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2389)


  • April 11, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-2231
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
Ron Wyden

Ron Wyden

Democratic Senator

Oregon

Cosponsors (1)
Cory A. Booker (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Commerce

Related Bills

  • S 116-2637: Mind Your Own Business Act of 2019
  • HR 116-2231: Algorithmic Accountability Act of 2019
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresBusiness recordsCivil actions and liabilityComputers and information technologyConsumer affairsContracts and agencyFederal Trade Commission (FTC)Right of privacyState and local government operations