US HB4048 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on July 25 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-07-26 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
Pending: House Consumer Protection and Commerce Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on July 25 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-07-26 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
Pending: House Consumer Protection and Commerce Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Limits the capturing and use of recordings through smart speakers and video doorbells. Specifically, it prohibits providers of services through smart speakers (e.g., Alexa, Google Home, Apple HomePod) from capturing or storing voice recordings unless the speaker is intentionally activated by the user. Further, the bill prohibits providers of services through video doorbell systems (e.g., Nest, Ring, SimpliSafe) from recording or storing video or audio from such systems unless the doorbell has been activated by (1) pressing the doorbell, (2) a remote user, or (3) the doorbell’s sensor. When such a device has been activated, the video recording must be provided to the remote user via smart phone or similar device at the time the recording is being made.Except for specified purposes, the use, or transfer to a third party, of such recordings from smart speakers or video doorbells is prohibited unless the user (1) is given clear notice, (2) provides express consent for the specific use or transfer, and (3) has the ability to delete such recordings at any time. The Federal Trade Commission must enforce the requirements of this bill and treat violations as unfair or deceptive practices and state attorneys general may bring civil actions to (1) enjoin violations, (2) enforce compliance with the requirements of this bill, or (3) obtain fines not to exceed $40,000 for each violation.
Title
Automatic Listening Exploitation Act of 2019
Sponsors
Rep. Seth Moulton [D-MA] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2019-07-26 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce. |
2019-07-25 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. |
2019-07-25 | House | Introduced in House |
Subjects
Administrative remedies
Advanced technology and technological innovations
Business ethics
Business records
Civil actions and liability
Commerce
Computer security and identity theft
Consumer affairs
Federal preemption
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Internet and video services
Photography and imaging
Right of privacy
Sound recording
Telephone and wireless communication
Advanced technology and technological innovations
Business ethics
Business records
Civil actions and liability
Commerce
Computer security and identity theft
Consumer affairs
Federal preemption
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Internet and video services
Photography and imaging
Right of privacy
Sound recording
Telephone and wireless communication
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/4048/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr4048/BILLS-116hr4048ih.pdf |