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New Rules for Online Companies: Protecting Your Personal Data.

This law sets new responsibilities for online companies regarding your personal information. It aims to ensure your data is kept safe, not misused, and that you are informed if sensitive details are compromised, giving you greater peace of mind when using online services.
Key points
Online companies must actively protect your personal data from unauthorized access and inform you quickly about breaches of sensitive information.
Companies cannot use your data in ways that could harm you financially or physically, or in ways that are unexpected and highly offensive.
Your data cannot be sold or shared with others unless those parties also commit to the same strict protection rules and are regularly checked.
The Federal Trade Commission and state authorities will enforce these rules, imposing penalties on companies that knowingly or repeatedly violate them.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_3570
Sponsor: Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI]
Process start date: 2025-12-18
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Data Care Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_3570.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-12-18.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Online companies must actively protect your personal data from unauthorized access and inform you quickly about breaches of sensitive information.
  • Companies cannot use your data in ways that could harm you financially or physically, or in ways that are unexpected and highly offensive.
  • Your data cannot be sold or shared with others unless those parties also commit to the same strict protection rules and are regularly checked.
  • The Federal Trade Commission and state authorities will enforce these rules, imposing penalties on companies that knowingly or repeatedly violate them.
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 Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-19.

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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