Congress 107 - HR 89 - Online Privacy Protection Act of 2001

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Administrative procedure Child safety Civil actions and liability Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues Commerce Computer industry Congress Congressional reporting requirements Consumer education Consumer protection Damages Electronic commerce Electronic mail systems Families Federal Trade Commission Government and business Government Operations and Politics Government paperwork Independent regulatory commissions Injunctions Internet Judicial review of administrative acts Law Parent and child Parties to actions Restrictive trade practices Right of privacy Science, Technology, Communications State courts Web sites Youth

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Online Privacy Protection Act of 2001 - Makes it unlawful for an operator of a Web site or online service to collect, use, or disclose personal information concerning an individual (age 13 and above) in a manner that violates regulations to be prescribed by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) requiring such operators to protect the confidentiality, security, and integrity of personal information it collects from such individuals. Requires such regulations to require such operators to provide a process for such individuals to consent to or limit the disclosure of such information.

Directs the FTC to provide incentives for efforts of self-regulation by operators to implement appropriate protections for such information.

Authorizes the States to enforce such regulations by bringing actions on behalf of residents, requiring the State attorney general to first notify the FTC of such action. Authorizes the FTC to intervene in any such action.

Provides for enforcement of this Act through the Federal Trade Commission Act.

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Feb 7, 2001

Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
Jan 3, 2001

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jan 3, 2001

Introduced in House

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