H.R.2471 - Video Privacy Protection Act Amendments Act of 2012

To amend section 2710 of title 18, United States Code, to clarify that a video tape service provider may obtain a consumer's informed, written consent on an ongoing basis and that consent may be obtained through the Internet. view all titles (3)

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  • Short: Video Privacy Protection Act Amendments Act of 2012 as reported to senate.
  • Short: Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments Act of 2012 as reported to senate.
  • Official: To amend section 2710 of title 18, United States Code, to clarify that a video tape service provider may obtain a consumer's informed, written consent on an ongoing basis and that consent may be obtained through the Internet. as introduced.

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Sparhawk2k 09/17/2011 8:40pm

What would people be opposing here? It seems like a very simple bill to correct an oversight?

Are people so against letting Netflix do social networking?

PrivateEye 09/25/2011 3:16pm

Netflix has made plenty of money, prior to it’s screwing with customers this year, with Title 18, Section 2710, intact. No need to change the legislation for the purpose of invading citizens’ privacy and boosting sales. They, Blockbuster, and the other video providers can do plenty of social networking without attaching a viewer’s name to a rental!

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kristinjoy 11/20/2012 9:23pm

apparently it gives govt the rights to check our email without warrant.

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IAMCALEB 11/21/2012 12:11pm

Google the Cnet article regarding the provisions of the bill.

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Sparhawk2k 12/07/2011 4:17pm
in reply to PrivateEye Sep 25, 2011 3:16pm

This isn’t for the purpose of invading anything. This gives people the RIGHT to give consent digitally. Which we couldn’t do before. If you don’t want to connect to Facebook, share what you’re watching with friends, etc, you don’t have to.

Sparhawk2k 09/17/2011 8:45pm

What would people be opposing here? It seems like a very simple bill to correct an oversight?

Are people so against letting Netflix do social networking with the user’s permission?


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