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House Co-Sponsorship Memoranda
House of Representatives
Session of 2017 - 2018
Regular Session
MEMORANDUM
| Posted: | April 12, 2017 01:53 PM |
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| From: | Representative Michael H. Schlossberg |
| To: | All House members |
| Subject: | Online Privacy and Security Bill Package – Internet Service Provider Transparency and Consumer Disclosure |
| In the near future, I plan to introduce legislation that would require an Internet Service Provider (ISP) or Telecommunications Company to notify consumers of its privacy and security policies in plain language. This bill will be a part of the Online Privacy and Security Bill package. As you know, Congress recently passed a bill that will reverse and block internet privacy rules that were passed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). These FCC rules were designed to protect consumers, however, this partisan reversal will now expose millions of Americans from having their personal information sold by ISPs and Telecommunication Companies to advertisers and other third parties. The General Assembly needs to take steps to protect Pennsylvanians from these invasive actions. It is my opinion that consumers should be made aware of how their data or profiles are being used and sold. My bill will require ISPs and Telecommunications Companies to notify its customers of its privacy and security policies in concise, timely, and easily understandable language. In addition, under my bill any violation would be considered a violation of the Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law. I hope you will join with me in co-sponsoring this bill package and stand up to protect the privacy and security of internet users and customers. |