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A bill to require the Federal Trade Commission to establish privacy protections for customers of online edge providers, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressS-2639| Senate 
| Updated: 4/10/2018
Edward J. Markey

Edward J. Markey

Democratic Senator

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (3)
Tim Kaine (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Customer Online Notification for Stopping Edge-provider Network Transgressions or the CONSENT Act This bill directs the Federal Trade Commission to establish certain privacy protections for customers of online edge providers (e.g., search engines, streaming services, and social-media platforms), including by requiring such providers to notify customers about the collection, use, and sharing of personal information; obtain opt-in consent to use, share, or sell customers' personal information; develop certain data-security practices; and notify customers in the event of a security breach.
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Timeline
Apr 10, 2018
Introduced in Senate
Apr 10, 2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
May 15, 2018

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-5815
Introduced in House
  • April 10, 2018
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 10, 2018
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • May 15, 2018

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-5815
    Introduced in House

Commerce

Related Bills

  • HR 115-5815: To require the Federal Trade Commission to establish privacy protections for customers of online edge providers, and for other purposes.
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresBusiness recordsCivil actions and liabilityComputer security and identity theftConsumer affairsFederal Trade Commission (FTC)Internet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaRight of privacyState and local government operations

A bill to require the Federal Trade Commission to establish privacy protections for customers of online edge providers, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressS-2639| Senate 
| Updated: 4/10/2018
Customer Online Notification for Stopping Edge-provider Network Transgressions or the CONSENT Act This bill directs the Federal Trade Commission to establish certain privacy protections for customers of online edge providers (e.g., search engines, streaming services, and social-media platforms), including by requiring such providers to notify customers about the collection, use, and sharing of personal information; obtain opt-in consent to use, share, or sell customers' personal information; develop certain data-security practices; and notify customers in the event of a security breach.
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Timeline
Apr 10, 2018
Introduced in Senate
Apr 10, 2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
May 15, 2018

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-5815
Introduced in House
  • April 10, 2018
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 10, 2018
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • May 15, 2018

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-5815
    Introduced in House
Edward J. Markey

Edward J. Markey

Democratic Senator

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (3)
Tim Kaine (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Commerce

Related Bills

  • HR 115-5815: To require the Federal Trade Commission to establish privacy protections for customers of online edge providers, and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresBusiness recordsCivil actions and liabilityComputer security and identity theftConsumer affairsFederal Trade Commission (FTC)Internet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaRight of privacyState and local government operations