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Ban on Data Brokers Selling Personal Data of Children and Teens.

This Act completely prohibits data brokers from collecting, using, or selling the personal data of individuals under 18. It grants parents and teens the explicit right to demand the immediate deletion of their data, significantly boosting digital privacy protections for young citizens. Citizens can sue data brokers for violations and receive compensation.
Key points
Data brokers are forbidden from collecting or selling information about anyone under the age of 18 if they know the individual is a child or teen.
Parents (for children under 13) and teens (13-17) can request the deletion of their data, which the broker must complete within 10 days.
Citizens can sue data brokers for violations and receive compensation of at least $1,000 per violation, with the possibility of tripling that amount for willful misconduct.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_6292
Sponsor: Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6]
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Don’t Sell Kids’ Data Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_6292.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Data brokers are forbidden from collecting or selling information about anyone under the age of 18 if they know the individual is a child or teen.
  • Parents (for children under 13) and teens (13-17) can request the deletion of their data, which the broker must complete within 10 days.
  • Citizens can sue data brokers for violations and receive compensation of at least $1,000 per violation, with the possibility of tripling that amount for willful misconduct.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

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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