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Easier Online Service Terms: Clear Summaries and Data Control

This act aims to simplify complex online service terms for citizens. Companies will be required to provide short, easy-to-understand summaries, disclose data collection practices, and facilitate data deletion. This empowers citizens with better control over their online data and rights.
Key points
Online companies must create short, easy-to-understand summaries of their terms of service.
Summaries will include information on sensitive data collected and the time needed to read the full terms.
Companies must show how data is shared with other entities and provide a history of terms changes.
Users will get clear instructions on how to delete their data or stop its use.
Summaries will include information on data breaches from the past three years.
State Attorneys General can sue companies for violations on behalf of residents.
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Print number: 117_HR_6407
Sponsor: Rep. Trahan, Lori [D-MA-3]
Process start date: 2022-01-13
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_6407.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-01-13.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Online companies must create short, easy-to-understand summaries of their terms of service.
  • Summaries will include information on sensitive data collected and the time needed to read the full terms.
  • Companies must show how data is shared with other entities and provide a history of terms changes.
  • Users will get clear instructions on how to delete their data or stop its use.
  • Summaries will include information on data breaches from the past three years.
  • State Attorneys General can sue companies for violations on behalf of residents.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Trahan, Lori [D-MA-3].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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