To amend section 2710 of title 18, United States Code, to clarify that a video tape service provider may obtain a consumer's informed, written consent on an ongoing basis and that consent may be obtained through the Internet.
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Video Privacy Protection Act Amendments Act of 2012 - Amends provisions of the federal criminal code authorizing a video tape service provider to disclose personally identifiable information concerning any consumer to any person with the informed, written consent of the consumer to: (1) allow such consent to be provided through an electronic means using the Internet; (2) require such consent to be in a form distinct and separate from any form setting forth other legal or financial obligations of the consumer; (3) allow such consent to be given in advance for a set period of time, not to exceed two years or until consent is withdrawn by the consumer, whichever is sooner; and (4) require the video tape service provider to provide an opportunity for the consumer to withdraw such consent on a case-by-case basis or to withdraw from ongoing disclosures, at the consumer's election.
By Senator Leahy from Committee on the Judiciary filed written report. Report No. 112-258. Additional views filed.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Mr. Goodlatte moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6849-6851)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6671.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6849-6850)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6849-6850)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate, read twice.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S8320-8321)
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8320-8321)
Enacted as Public Law 112-258
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Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 112-258.
Became Public Law No: 112-258.