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Personal Data Deletion: New Rights Against Data Brokers.

This act establishes a centralized system allowing individuals to simultaneously request the deletion of their personal information from all data brokers. These companies will be required to register and regularly delete data upon request, increasing control over online privacy.
Key points
A centralized system will be created for individuals to request data deletion from multiple companies with a single submission.
Data brokers must register and disclose what information they collect.
Companies will be obligated to regularly delete data upon request and refrain from re-collecting it.
The Federal Trade Commission will oversee compliance and enforce penalties.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_3627
Sponsor: Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA]
Process start date: 2022-02-10
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

DELETE Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_3627.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-02-10.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • A centralized system will be created for individuals to request data deletion from multiple companies with a single submission.
  • Data brokers must register and disclose what information they collect.
  • Companies will be obligated to regularly delete data upon request and refrain from re-collecting it.
  • The Federal Trade Commission will oversee compliance and enforce penalties.
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 Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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