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Strengthening Online Privacy: New Data Protection Rights for Children and Teens.

This Act amends the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998 to extend protections to teens (defined as individuals over 12 and under 17). Online operators must obtain verifiable consent from parents (for children) or teens before collecting personal data. The law bans the use of personal data for individual-specific advertising directed at users under 17 and broadens the definition of personal information to include biometrics and other identifiers.
Key points
Privacy protection extended to teens (defined as individuals over the age of 12 and under the age of 17).
Verifiable consent required from a parent (for a child) or the teen (for a teen) for data collection.
Bans the use of personal information for individual-specific advertising directed at children and teens.
Parents and teens gain the right to review, correct, and request the deletion of collected personal information.
The definition of personal information is broadened to include geolocation, biometrics, and persistent identifiers.
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Print number: 118_HR_7890
Sponsor: Rep. Walberg, Tim [R-MI-5]
Process start date: 2024-04-09
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Children and Teens’ Online Privacy Protection Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_7890.

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 2024-04-09.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Privacy protection extended to teens (defined as individuals over the age of 12 and under the age of 17).
  • Verifiable consent required from a parent (for a child) or the teen (for a teen) for data collection.
  • Bans the use of personal information for individual-specific advertising directed at children and teens.
  • Parents and teens gain the right to review, correct, and request the deletion of collected personal information.
  • The definition of personal information is broadened to include geolocation, biometrics, and persistent identifiers.
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. Walberg, Tim [R-MI-5].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-30.

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