118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 2801Kids PRIVACY Act

To amend the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998 to update and expand the coverage of such Act, and for other purposes.

Commerce
Introduced Apr 24, 2023
Last action Apr 28, 2023
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SummaryCRS Summary

This bill expands the requirements for digital services when handling the personal information of children. The bill establishes requirements for digital services directed to children and digital services likely to be accessed by children or teenagers. Specifically, the bill requires children's digital services to obtain express, affirmative consent that is specific, informed, and unambiguous before processing certain personal information of a child or teenager under the age of 18. The bill also prohibits the operator of a children's service from using information in a harmful manner or in a way that has been shown to be detrimental to the well-being of children and teenagers. Teenagers or...

Provisions · 12 sectionsIntroduced in House
Timeline · 3 actions
Apr 28, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce.
Apr 24, 2023
Introduced in House
Apr 24, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.