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A bill to require data brokers to establish procedures to ensure the accuracy of collected personal information, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressS-1815| Senate 
| Updated: 9/14/2017
Edward J. Markey

Edward J. Markey

Democratic Senator

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (4)
Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Al Franken (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Data Broker Accountability and Transparency Act of 2017 This bill prohibits data brokers from obtaining or causing to be disclosed personal information relating to any person by making a false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement or representation, including by providing any document that the broker knows or should know to: (1) be forged, counterfeit, lost, stolen, or fraudulently obtained; or (2) contain a false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement or representation. The bill defines "data broker" as a commercial entity that collects, assembles, or maintains personal information concerning an individual who is not a customer or an employee of that entity in order to sell or provide third-party access to the information. Data brokers must establish procedures to ensure the accuracy of the personal information they collect, assemble, or maintain, and provide individuals a cost-free means to review their personal or identifying information. Individuals may dispute the accuracy of their personal information with a written request that the data broker make a correction. Data brokers must provide individuals with a reasonable means of expressing a preference to exclude their information from being used, shared, or sold for marketing purposes.
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Timeline
Sep 14, 2017
Introduced in Senate
Sep 14, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jul 27, 2018

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-6548
Referred to the Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection.
  • September 14, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 14, 2017
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • July 27, 2018

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-6548
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection.

Commerce

Related Bills

  • HR 115-6548: To require data brokers to establish procedures to ensure the accuracy of collected personal information, and for other purposes.
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A bill to require data brokers to establish procedures to ensure the accuracy of collected personal information, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressS-1815| Senate 
| Updated: 9/14/2017
Data Broker Accountability and Transparency Act of 2017 This bill prohibits data brokers from obtaining or causing to be disclosed personal information relating to any person by making a false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement or representation, including by providing any document that the broker knows or should know to: (1) be forged, counterfeit, lost, stolen, or fraudulently obtained; or (2) contain a false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement or representation. The bill defines "data broker" as a commercial entity that collects, assembles, or maintains personal information concerning an individual who is not a customer or an employee of that entity in order to sell or provide third-party access to the information. Data brokers must establish procedures to ensure the accuracy of the personal information they collect, assemble, or maintain, and provide individuals a cost-free means to review their personal or identifying information. Individuals may dispute the accuracy of their personal information with a written request that the data broker make a correction. Data brokers must provide individuals with a reasonable means of expressing a preference to exclude their information from being used, shared, or sold for marketing purposes.
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Timeline
Sep 14, 2017
Introduced in Senate
Sep 14, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jul 27, 2018

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-6548
Referred to the Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection.
  • September 14, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 14, 2017
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • July 27, 2018

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-6548
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection.
Edward J. Markey

Edward J. Markey

Democratic Senator

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (4)
Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Al Franken (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Commerce

Related Bills

  • HR 115-6548: To require data brokers to establish procedures to ensure the accuracy of collected personal information, and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresBusiness recordsCivil actions and liabilityConsumer affairsCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationFederal preemptionFederal Trade Commission (FTC)Fraud offenses and financial crimesInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaMarketing and advertisingRight of privacy