Proposal:COVID–19 Consumer Data Protection Act of 2020

This proposal is archived and closed to further debate. It was introduced in the 116th Congress, which has concluded, and the bill was not enacted into law.

Bill	S 3663
Type of Legislation	Senate Bill
Congress	116
Source	View original on Congress.gov

Geographic Scope

National

Description

COVID-19 Consumer Data Protection Act of 2020

This bill generally prohibits covered entities from collecting, processing, or transferring an individual's personally identifiable information for the purpose of contact tracing with respect to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) without first obtaining the individual's affirmative consent to use such information. Applicable personally identifiable information includes, but is not limited to, precise geolocation data, long-lasting digital identifiers of individuals, and personal health information. However, such information does not include data that is de-identified, related to employee health screening for on-site entry, or publicly available.

Covered entities, which include businesses, common carriers, and certain nonprofit organizations, also must provide a mechanism for individuals to revoke prior affirmative consent.

Bill Title

COVID–19 Consumer Data Protection Act of 2020

Linked Goals

• Goal:Promote General Welfare

Steps

• 2020-05-07: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
• 2020-05-07: Introduced in Senate

Projected Outcome

A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.