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Automated Decision Systems

Computer programs or algorithms that make decisions or help make decisions, in this case specifically regarding setting prices, often using collected data.

Surveillance Data

Information collected about an individual's behavior, characteristics, or activities (e.g., online browsing, location, demographics) that is used by businesses to inform their decisions, such as setting individualized prices.

Bona Fide Discount

A genuine and legitimate price reduction offered to certain customers, which must meet specific conditions to be considered an exception under this bill.

Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

A U.S. government agency that protects consumers by preventing anticompetitive, deceptive, and unfair business practices.

Parens Patriae

A legal term referring to the power of the state to act as a parent to protect citizens who are unable to protect themselves, in this case, by a state attorney general suing on behalf of its residents.

Common Carrier

A person or company that transports goods or people for a fee, like a telephone company or a delivery service, which would fall under expanded FTC enforcement for this bill.