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Banning Surveillance Advertising: Enhanced Online Privacy

This act aims to prohibit companies and advertisers from collecting and using personal data to display personalized advertisements. This means that the ads you see online will no longer track your activity or data, enhancing your privacy. Contextual ads, related to what you are currently viewing, will still be permitted.
Key points
End of tracking ads: Companies will not be able to collect your data to show you personalized ads.
Increased online privacy: Your online activity will be less monitored by advertisers.
Contextual ads allowed: You will still see ads related to what you are currently reading or searching for.
Right to sue for violations: If your rights are violated, you can seek damages in court.
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Print number: 117_HR_6416
Sponsor: Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-18]
Process start date: 2022-01-18
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Banning Surveillance Advertising Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_6416.

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 2022-01-18.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • End of tracking ads: Companies will not be able to collect your data to show you personalized ads.
  • Increased online privacy: Your online activity will be less monitored by advertisers.
  • Contextual ads allowed: You will still see ads related to what you are currently reading or searching for.
  • Right to sue for violations: If your rights are violated, you can seek damages in court.
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. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-18].

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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