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DATA Act

USA117th CongressS-1477| Senate 
| Updated: 4/29/2021
Rick Scott

Rick Scott

Republican Senator

Florida

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Timeline
Apr 29, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Apr 29, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
May 25, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-3498
Introduced in House
  • April 29, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 29, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • May 25, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-3498
    Introduced in House

Commerce

Business recordsCivil actions and liabilityComputers and information technologyConsumer affairsInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaRight of privacyTelephone and wireless communication

DATA Act

USA117th CongressS-1477| Senate 
| Updated: 4/29/2021
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.
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Timeline
Apr 29, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Apr 29, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
May 25, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-3498
Introduced in House
  • April 29, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 29, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • May 25, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-3498
    Introduced in House
Rick Scott

Rick Scott

Republican Senator

Florida

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Commerce

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Business recordsCivil actions and liabilityComputers and information technologyConsumer affairsInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaRight of privacyTelephone and wireless communication