Protecting Congressional Officials and Families from Doxing and Data Brokers.
This law aims to enhance the safety of Members of Congress, their families, and staff by strictly protecting their sensitive personal information. It mandates that government agencies, data brokers, and online businesses must not publish or sell data such as home addresses, personal phone numbers, or children's details. While primarily focused on officials, the law restricts data broker activities concerning sensitive data of US persons.
Key points
Government agencies and businesses must not publicly display or sell sensitive personal data (addresses, phone numbers, children's info) of protected officials and their families.
Data brokers are prohibited from selling or trading this protected information.
Agencies and online businesses must remove protected information within 72 hours of receiving a removal request.
Protected individuals can seek court action if their covered information is unlawfully disclosed.
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