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This bill matters because it addresses growing concerns about online privacy for young people in an era where personal data is constantly collected and monetized. If this bill becomes law, children and teenagers would have a stronger shield against their personal information being used for targeted advertising, sold to third parties, or potentially exposed in data breaches. It gives parents and young adults more power over who has their data and what they do with it.
Without this bill, data brokers could continue to collect and sell sensitive information about minors without their consent or knowledge, potentially exposing them to various risks. Passing this bill would mean a significant shift in data privacy protections for a vulnerable population, limiting how much data is gathered on them and offering clear mechanisms for deletion, which could lead to a safer and more private online experience for younger users.
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This bill matters because it addresses growing concerns about online privacy for young people in an era where personal data is constantly collected and monetized. If this bill becomes law, children and teenagers would have a stronger shield against their personal information being used for targeted advertising, sold to third parties, or potentially exposed in data breaches. It gives parents and young adults more power over who has their data and what they do with it.
Without this bill, data brokers could continue to collect and sell sensitive information about minors without their consent or knowledge, potentially exposing them to various risks. Passing this bill would mean a significant shift in data privacy protections for a vulnerable population, limiting how much data is gathered on them and offering clear mechanisms for deletion, which could lead to a safer and more private online experience for younger users.
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| TYPE | AMOUNT | WHO |
|---|---|---|
| civil | Not less than $1,000 for each violation, potentially increased for willful or knowing violations. Plus actual damages, injunctive relief, declaratory relief, and reasonable attorney fees and litigation costs. | Data brokers found in violation, sued by individuals |
| administrative/civil | Treated as a violation of a rule defining an unfair or deceptive act or practice under the Federal Trade Commission Act, subject to penalties and remedies provided therein. | Data brokers found in violation by the Federal Trade Commission or State Attorneys General |