S.4946

Health and Location Data Protection Act of 2026

Introduced·7/13/26

Health and Location Data Protection Act of 2026 prohibits data brokers from selling or transferring sensitive data.

The Health and Location Data Protection Act of 2026 aims to safeguard individuals' sensitive data by prohibiting data brokers from selling, licensing, trading, transferring, or otherwise making available location data and health data. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is tasked with enforcing this prohibition, with the authority to bring civil actions against violators. The Act also allows state attorneys general and private individuals to bring actions in federal district courts. It includes provisions for civil penalties, injunctive relief, and other remedies.

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Commerce, Science, And Transportation Committee
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History

Jul 13

Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.