United States 112th Congress Status: Enacted 1 R cosponsors

HR 6671 — Video Privacy Protection Act Amendments Act of 2012

Last action — Became Public Law No: 112-258.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 17, 2012. Enacted.

Summary

Video Privacy Protection Act Amendments Act of 2012 - Amends provisions of the federal criminal code authorizing a video tape service provider to disclose personally identifiable information concerning any consumer to any person with the informed, written consent of the consumer to: (1) allow such consent to be provided through an electronic means using the Internet; (2) require such consent be in a form distinct and separate from any form setting forth other legal or financial obligations of the consumer; (3) allow such consent to be given in advance for a set period of time, not to exceed two years or until consent is withdrawn by the consumer, whichever is sooner; and (4) require the video tape service provider to provide an opportunity for the consumer to withdraw such consent on a case-by-case basis or to withdraw from ongoing disclosures, at the consumer's election.

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Action History

  1. Became Public Law No: 112-258.

  2. Signed by President.

  3. Presented to President.

  4. Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  5. Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8320-8321)

  6. Received in the Senate, read twice.

  7. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  8. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6849-6850)

  9. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6671.

  10. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6849-6851)

  11. Mr. Goodlatte moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  12. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 6671 do?
Video Privacy Protection Act Amendments Act of 2012 - Amends provisions of the federal criminal code authorizing a video tape service provider to disclose personally identifiable information concerning any consumer to any person with the informed, written consent of the consumer to: (1) allow such consent to be provided through an electronic means using the Internet; (2) require such consent be in a form distinct and separate from any form setting forth other legal or financial obligations of the consumer; (3) allow such consent to be given in advance for a set period of time, not to exceed two years or until consent is withdrawn by the consumer, whichever is sooner; and (4) require the video tape service provider to provide an opportunity for the consumer to withdraw such consent on a case-by-case basis or to withdraw from ongoing disclosures, at the consumer's election.
Who sponsors HR 6671?
HR 6671 is sponsored by Bob Goodlatte (R).
What is the current status of HR 6671?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 17, 2012. Enacted.
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