Secure Data Act of 2015

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Bill Number

HR 726

Introduced

Feb 4, 2015

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.

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Topics

Administrative law and regulatory procedures Computer security and identity theft Computers and information technology Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information Right of privacy Science, Technology, Communications Telephone and wireless communication

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Summary

Secure Data Act of 2015

Prohibits a federal agency from requiring or requesting a manufacturer, developer, or seller of any computer hardware, software, or electronic device made available to the general public to design or alter the security functions in such products to allow the surveillance of any user or the physical search of such product by any agency. Exempts from such prohibition products used by law enforcement agencies for electronic surveillance as authorized under the Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act.

Actions

Mar 16, 2015

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Feb 4, 2015

Referred to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Feb 4, 2015

Introduced in House

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