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HR 3245
Summary of H.R. 3245: American Privacy Restoration Act OverviewThe American Privacy Restoration Act is a bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives on May 7, 2025. The pr
The American Privacy Restoration Act is a bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives on May 7, 2025. The primary intent of this legislation is to strengthen data privacy protections for American consumers and limit the ability of large technology companies to collect, use, and share personal information without user consent.
The bill proposes the following key changes:
Opt-In Consent Requirement: The legislation would mandate that tech companies obtain express opt-in consent from users before collecting, using, or sharing any personal data, including browsing history, location data, and biometric information.
Strict Data Minimization: Companies would be required to limit data collection and retention to only what is strictly necessary to provide the requested service, and must delete user data once it is no longer needed.
Restrictions on Data Sharing: The bill prohibits the sale or sharing of personal data with third parties, with limited exceptions for service providers and narrow business purposes.
Transparency and User Control: Companies would have to provide clear, concise privacy policies and give users the ability to access, correct, and delete their stored personal information.
Penalties for Violations: Failure to comply with the Act's requirements could result in civil penalties of up to 4% of a company's annual revenue or $100,000 per violation, whichever is higher.
The American Privacy Restoration Act would primarily impact large technology companies that rely on collecting and monetizing user data, such as social media platforms, search engines, e-commerce sites, and digital advertising firms. Consumers would benefit from increased privacy protections and control over their personal information.
The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on May 7, 2025 and has been referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce for further consideration. If passed by the House and Senate, and signed into law by the President, the legislation would take effect 180 days after enactment.
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