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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Bob Goodlatte

R-VA

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Result: Passed - December 06, 2011

Roll call number 891 in the House

Question: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended: H R 2471 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

Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 2/3 (66%)
Percentage of 'aye' votes: 69%
 

Official Summary

12/6/2011--Passed House amended. Amends the federal criminal code to permit a video tape service provider to obtain a consumer's consent, which is required to disclose personally identifiable information concerning the consumer: (1) through the Internet, in a form distinct and separat

Official Summary

12/6/2011--Passed House amended. Amends the federal criminal code to permit a video tape service provider to obtain a consumer's consent, which is required to disclose personally identifiable information concerning the consumer:
(1) through the Internet, in a form distinct and separate from any form setting forth other legal or financial obligations; and
(2) in advance for a set period or until such consent is withdrawn.

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Organizations Supporting H.R.2471

  • Netflix
  • Center for Democracy and Technology
  • Digital Media Association
  • Facebook

Organizations Opposing H.R.2471

  • ACLU
  • Electronic Privacy Information Center
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