US SB141 | 2009-2010 | 111th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on January 6 2009 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2009-01-06 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S124-128)
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 6 2009 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2009-01-06 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S124-128)
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Protecting the Privacy of Social Security Numbers Act - Amends the federal criminal code to prohibit the display, sale, or purchase of Social Security numbers without the affirmatively expressed consent of the individual, except in specified circumstances. Directs the Attorney General to study and report to Congress on all the uses of Social Security numbers permitted, required, authorized, or excepted under any federal law, including the impact of such uses on privacy and data security. Establishes a public records exception to the prohibition. Directs the Comptroller General to study and report to Congress on Social Security numbers in public records. Grants the Attorney General rulemaking authority to enforce this Act's prohibition and to implement and clarify the permitted uses occurring as a result of an interaction between businesses, governments, or business and government. Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to prohibit: (1) the use of Social Security numbers on checks issued for payment by governmental agencies; and (2) inmate access to Social Security account numbers. Prohibits a commercial entity from requiring an individual to provide a Social Security number when purchasing a commercial good or service or denying an individual the good or service for refusing to provide that number, with exceptions. Establishes civil and criminal penalties. Extends civil monetary penalties for misuse of a Social Security number. Provides for: (1) criminal penalties under SSA title II for the misuse of a Social Security number; (2) civil actions and civil penalties against persons who violate this Act; and (3) federal injunctive authority with respect to any violation by a public entity.
Title
Protecting the Privacy of Social Security Numbers Act
Sponsors
Sen. Dianne Feinstein [D-CA] | Sen. Judd Gregg [R-NH] | Sen. Patrick Leahy [D-VT] | Sen. Olympia Snowe [R-ME] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2009-01-06 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S124-128) | |
2009-01-06 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S123-124) |
Same As/Similar To
HB122 (Related) 2009-02-09 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
SB3789 (Related) 2010-12-18 - Became Public Law No: 111-318.
SB3789 (Related) 2010-12-18 - Became Public Law No: 111-318.
Subjects
Civil actions and liability
Computer security and identity theft
Congressional oversight
Consumer affairs
Correctional facilities and imprisonment
Crime and law enforcement
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Government information and archives
Government investigations
Internet and video services
Retail and wholesale trades
Right of privacy
Social security and elderly assistance
Computer security and identity theft
Congressional oversight
Consumer affairs
Correctional facilities and imprisonment
Crime and law enforcement
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Government information and archives
Government investigations
Internet and video services
Retail and wholesale trades
Right of privacy
Social security and elderly assistance
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/senate-bill/141/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/111/bills/s141/BILLS-111s141is.pdf |