United States of America: Introduced Data Care Act (S. 919) in US Congress
Description
Introduced Data Care Act (S. 919) in US Congress
On 23 March 2021, the Data Care Act was introduced in the US Senate. The bill establishes data handling obligations for online service providers regarding individual-identifying data. Providers must ensure data security and refrain from harmful data uses. In addition, providers are prohibited from disclosing data to third parties that are not bound to the same duties. Finally, the bill empowers the Federal Trade Commission for enforcement.
Original sourceScope
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
other service provider
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
legislature
Government Body
parliament
Complete timeline of this policy change
Key regulatory dimensions
Regulated subjects
The businesses, government agencies or individuals affected by this policy or regulatory change.
producer / supplier
1
Type
Private organisation
Economic activity
other service provider
Category
All
Policy change by business practice
The detailed activities within the scope of this policy or regulatory change.
personal data (all forms): data collection
Regulatory tool
Duty of care requirement
Data storage/retention obligation
Sanctions
Regulated subjects
1
personal data (all forms): storage (any form)
Regulatory tool
Duty of care requirement
Data storage/retention obligation
Sanctions
Regulated subjects
1