arrow_back Back to App

Banning Surveillance Advertising: Enhanced Online Privacy

This bill aims to prohibit companies and online platforms from collecting and using your personal data to display personalized advertisements. This means that the ads you see will be less based on your browsing history or location, and more on the content you are currently viewing. The act seeks to enhance your online privacy and limit the tracking of your online activities.
Key points
End to surveillance advertising: Companies will not be able to use your personal data (such as browsing history, location, contact information) to display personalized ads.
Contextual ads allowed: You will still see ads, but they will be related to the content you are currently viewing or searching for, rather than your past activity.
Ability to sue companies: If companies violate these rules, you can sue them and seek damages, giving you more control over your data.
Strengthened data protection: The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and state attorneys general will have greater powers to enforce these regulations, aiming to provide better protection for your privacy.
article Official text account_balance Process page
Expired
Citizen Poll
No votes cast
Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_5534
Sponsor: Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-16]
Process start date: 2023-09-18
Lustra uses Artificial Intelligence. Verify details in source documents.
Summarized by: gemini-2.5-flash-preview-05-20
Source data: api.congress.gov
AI work logs for this document launch

OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Banning Surveillance Advertising Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_5534.

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 2023-09-18.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • End to surveillance advertising: Companies will not be able to use your personal data (such as browsing history, location, contact information) to display personalized ads.
  • Contextual ads allowed: You will still see ads, but they will be related to the content you are currently viewing or searching for, rather than your past activity.
  • Ability to sue companies: If companies violate these rules, you can sue them and seek damages, giving you more control over your data.
  • Strengthened data protection: The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and state attorneys general will have greater powers to enforce these regulations, aiming to provide better protection for your privacy.
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-16].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

CATEGORIES

Courts and Law Informatization