Health and Location Data Protection Act of 2024

Where This Stands

Introduced

Committee

Floor Vote

Passed

Signed

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The Frame

What this does

If passed, this law would restrict the ability of third-party s to profit from selling your precise location history or personal health information, potentially changing how tech companies and advertisers track and monetize consumer behavior.

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 categories of health and location data and face potential civil penalties.

Federal Trade Commission

The agency receives $1 billion in funding and is tasked with creating new regulations and enforcing the provisions of the Act.

State attorneys general

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

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) $1 billion to enforce these rules and allows both state attorneys general and private citizens to sue companies that violate the law.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

If passed, this law would restrict the ability of third-party s to profit from selling your precise location history or personal health information, potentially changing how tech companies and advertisers track and monetize consumer behavior.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this stop all data collection?

No. It specifically prohibits s from selling or transferring health and location data, but it does not ban the collection of other types of data.

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

Yes. The bill provides a private right of action, allowing individuals to bring civil lawsuits against s for violations.

Are there exceptions for medical records?

Yes. Actions taken by a business associate or covered entity that are compliant with HIPAA regulations are exempt from this prohibition.

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Expansion of FTC Jurisdiction

The bill explicitly grants the FTC authority over nonprofit organizations, which are typically exempt from standard FTC jurisdiction.