Consumer Privacy Protection Act

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Bill Number

HR 2135

Introduced

Jun 12, 2001

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.

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Topics

Administrative procedure Administrative remedies Civil actions and liability Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues Commerce Consumer education Consumer protection Damages District courts Federal preemption Federal Trade Commission Government Operations and Politics Government paperwork Identification devices Independent regulatory commissions Injunctions Jurisdiction Law Parties to actions Restrictive trade practices Right of privacy Social security numbers Social Welfare State courts State laws

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Summary

Consumer Privacy Protection Act - Prescribes limitations upon the disclosure by an information recipient of consumer personal and optional information, with certain exceptions. Mandates reasonable consumer access to such personal information.

Deems disclosures in violation of this Act to constitute unfair or deceptive practices within the purview of the Federal Trade Commission Act. Specifies practices and procedures that shall not be deemed a violation of this Act. Authorizes civil suits brought in Federal district courts by: (1) a consumer for violations of this Act; and (2) a State, for any person engaging in a pattern or practice of such violations.

Actions

Jun 18, 2001

Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
Jun 12, 2001

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jun 12, 2001

Introduced in House

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