H.R. 2135 — Consumer Privacy Protection Act

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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.

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2001-06-12
Introduced in House
2001-06-12
Introduced in House
2001-06-12
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2001-06-18
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.

Consumer Privacy Protection Act

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