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Rep. Holt Introduces Bill to Regulate 'Information Collection Devices'

Rep. Holt (D-NJ) has introduced the Electronic Privacy Protection Act, which prohibits the manufacturing, sale, or use of information collection devices without proper labeling or notice and consent. The Act directs the FTC to establish rules for labeling and gaining consent from consumers using data-collecting devices.

H.R. 112, the Electronic Privacy Protection Act, THOMAS Database.