OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE
Stop Commercial Use of Health Data Act
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_4738.
Which chamber initiated this legislation?
This legislation was initiated in the Senate.
When did the legislative process begin?
The process officially started on 2022-08-02.
What are the main provisions?
Key points include:
- Prohibition on using your health data (e.g., from fitness apps, browsing history) for commercial advertising.
- Right to easily access all your health data held by companies.
- Right to request deletion of your health data held by companies.
- Companies must fulfill your access or deletion requests within 45 days and cannot charge fees.
- Violations of these rules can lead to civil lawsuits and compensation for affected individuals.
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:
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Who is the primary sponsor?
The primary sponsor is Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN].
What is the latest detailed status?
The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate
Is this summary verified?
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