Location Privacy Protection Act of 2001 - Directs the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to complete a rulemaking proceeding for further protecting the privacy of location information of customers of location-based services or applications. Requires that providers of location-based services: (1) inform customers about their policies on the collection, use, disclosure of, and access to customer location information; and (2) receive a customer's express authorization before collecting, using, retaining, or disclosing such information. Outlines permitted uses of such information. Directs the FCC to specify appropriate methods by which a customer may provide express prior authorization for the use of such information. Preempts State and local requirements with respect to the privacy of wireless location information.
Actions
Jul 11, 2001
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7498-7499)
Jul 11, 2001
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7497-7498)