H.R. 237 — Consumer Internet Privacy Enhancement Act

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Consumer Internet Privacy Enhancement Act - Declares it unlawful for a commercial website operator to collect personally identifiable information online from a website user unless the operator provides both notice and opportunity for such user to limit its use and disclosure.

Allocates enforcement authority among designated Federal agencies and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Establishes a civil penalty for violations. Permits similar civil actions by the States.

Directs the FTC to contract with the National Research Council of the National Academy of Sciences for a study of online privacy and response tools and strategies.

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2001-01-20
Introduced in House
2001-01-20
Introduced in House
2001-01-20
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2001-02-14
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.

Consumer Internet Privacy Enhancement Act

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