Health and Location Data Protection Act of 2024

Where This Stands

Introduced

Committee

Floor Vote

Passed

Signed

Currently IN_COMMITTEE. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

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The Frame

What this does

If passed, this law would restrict the commercial trade of personal health and location data, potentially impacting the business models of s and providing individuals with new legal avenues to seek damages for unauthorized data sales.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Data brokers

They are prohibited from selling or transferring specific health and location data and face potential civil penalties and lawsuits.

Federal Trade Commission

The agency is tasked with rulemaking and enforcement, supported by a $1 billion appropriation.

State attorneys general

They are granted authority to bring civil actions in federal court on behalf of their state's residents.

Individuals

They gain the right to sue data brokers for violations and have their health and location data restricted from commercial sale.

What changed

Current stage: IN_COMMITTEE.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This bill prohibits s from selling or sharing sensitive health and location information about individuals. It grants the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and state attorneys general the power to sue companies that violate these rules and allows individuals to bring their own private lawsuits.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

If passed, this law would restrict the commercial trade of personal health and location data, potentially impacting the business models of s and providing individuals with new legal avenues to seek damages for unauthorized data sales.

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of data is protected under this bill?

The bill protects 'health data' (records of health services, conditions, or diagnoses) and 'location data' (information revealing the past or present physical location of an individual or their device).

Can I sue a company if they sell my health data?

Yes, the bill creates a private right of action allowing individuals to sue s in federal court for damages, attorney's fees, and other relief.

Are there any exceptions to the ban on selling data?

Yes, the ban does not apply to HIPAA-compliant activities, information that is newsworthy and of legitimate public concern, or disclosures where the individual has provided valid authorization.

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Related Legislation

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Insurance Data Protection Act (H.R. 5535)

This bill restricts the ability of federal financial regulators, including the Federal Insurance Office and the Office of Financial Research, to colle

Discoveries

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Expansion of FTC Enforcement

The bill explicitly grants the FTC authority over nonprofit organizations, which are typically exempt from certain FTC jurisdictional powers.