What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is HR 8470.
Surveillance Accountability Act: Strengthening Privacy and Warrant Requirements
This Act requires the government to obtain a warrant before accessing citizen data held by third parties like banks or internet providers. It also allows individuals to sue federal employees for violating their constitutional privacy rights.
Key points
A warrant is required to access data held by ISPs, cloud storage, banks, and data brokers.
Prohibits warrantless biometric surveillance and license plate tracking in public spaces.
Creates a legal right for citizens to sue federal employees for Fourth Amendment violations.
User agreements with third parties cannot be used as a blanket waiver of warrant requirements.
Exceptions include emergency situations, explicit consent, and routine ID verification during stops.
Status:
Introduced
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