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DATA Act

USA118th CongressS-688| Senate 
| Updated: 3/7/2023
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 certain internet platforms (e.g., 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 platforms must notify users of this requirement. The notice must include specified information, including the type of data collected and the names 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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Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-1477
DATA Act
Mar 7, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Mar 7, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
May 16, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-1153
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 43.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-1477
    DATA Act


  • March 7, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 7, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • May 16, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-1153
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 43.

Commerce

DATA Act

USA118th CongressS-688| Senate 
| Updated: 3/7/2023
Data and Algorithm Transparency Agreement Act or the DATA Act This bill requires certain internet platforms (e.g., 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 platforms must notify users of this requirement. The notice must include specified information, including the type of data collected and the names 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

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-1477
DATA Act
Mar 7, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Mar 7, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
May 16, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-1153
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 43.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-1477
    DATA Act


  • March 7, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 7, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • May 16, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-1153
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 43.
Rick Scott

Rick Scott

Republican Senator

Florida

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Commerce

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted