DIGEST
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legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute part of the law
or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 465 Original 2019 Regular Session Jordan
Abstract: Creates the Internet and Social Media Data Privacy and Protection Act.
Proposed law creates the Internet and Social Media Data Privacy and Protection Act to protect
consumer's private confidential information that is obtained by internet, broadband, and social media
companies.
Proposed law prohibits any broadband internet access service provider or social media company
from sharing a consumer's personal information including the following:
(1)Name.
(2)Address including the name of a street and the name of a city or town.
(3)Electronic mail address.
(4)Telephone number.
(5)Social security number.
(6)Any identifier that allows the consumer to be contacted either physically or online.
(7)Billing or other financial information.
(8)Demographic data.
(9)Internet browsing history and application usage history.
(10) Any device identifier associated with the consumer's subscription to broadband internet
access service, such as a media access control address, an international mobile equipment
identity, or an internet protocol address.
(11)The consumer's precise location.
(12)Information pertaining to the consumer's finances, health, or children.
(13)Internet communications. Proposed law requires both internet access server providers and social media companies to provide
notice to consumers of which consumer personal information is being collected and shared.
Proposed law requires a consumer to give express permission in order for his personal information
to be shared or sold. Proposed law requires internet access service providers and social media
companies to provide, in a conspicuous easy-to-find location, a form to grant permission to share
information as well as a form to revoke permission for sharing information.
Proposed law allows a consumer to revoke permission for his information to be shared at any time.
Proposed law prohibits an internet access service provider and social media company from retaliating
against a consumer for not granting permission to share the consumer's information by raising rates
or blocking access to service. Proposed law further prohibits the company from incentivizing
consumers to share information by offering a discount on service.
Proposed law provides a private right of action in a district court of competent jurisdiction for
violations of present law.
(Adds R.S. 45:844.91 - 844.96)