To require the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe regulations to protect the privacy of personal information collected from and about individuals on the Internet, to provide greater individual control over the collection and use of that information, and for other purposes.
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.
Directs the Comptroller General to study and report to Congress on the implementation of this Act.
Provides a private right of action for enforcement of this Act, authorizing the court to protect computer trade secrets during such proceedings.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1934)
Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Trade, and Consumer Protection.
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