Richard DeBolt Did Not Vote on this Legislation.
Title: Strengthens Privacy of Internet Users
Title: Strengthens Privacy of Internet Users
Vote to pass a bill that establishes security regulations for internet service providers regarding customer proprietary information, effective December 31, 2018.
Prohibits internet service providers from selling or transferring customer data without the customer’s consent (Sec. 2).
Prohibits internet service providers from displaying or sending advertisements chosen because of a customer’s data without the customer’s consent (Sec. 2).
Specifies that this bill applies to a customer’s call history, finances, health, household composition, location, web browsing history, application usage, social security numbers and other personally identifiable information (Sec. 1).
Requires internet providers to obtain approval at the time of sale and obtain new approval if changes in actions are inconsistent with the original terms or conditions (Sec. 2).
Requires internet providers to provide a mechanism to grant, deny, or withdraw approval for any actions taken with customer information (Sec. 2 & 3).
Specifies that these regulations do not apply to customer proprietary information that is sold as part of a merger or other such transfer of company assets (Sec. 2).
Prohibits providers from conditioning or terminating service based on a customer’s agreement to waive privacy rights (Sec. 3).
Requires internet providers that offer financial incentive for information to provide terms and conditions for the use of that information (Sec. 3).
Specifies that the utilities and transportation commission will enforce the provisions of this bill (Sec. 5).
Authorizes the utilities and transportation commission to expire this bill if the federal government establishes similar guidelines (Sec. 7).
Title: Strengthens Privacy of Internet Users