United States 114th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

HR 1164 — We Are Watching You Act of 2015

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.

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  3. Died in session

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Summary

We Are Watching You Act of 2015 Prohibits an operator of a video service from collecting visual or auditory information from the vicinity of the device used to display the video programming stream to the consumer unless the operator: (1) displays, as part of the stream, a message that reads, "We are watching you"; and (2) describes to the consumer the types of information that will be collected and how such information will be used. Requires the description of information collection to be provided: (1) as part of the terms and conditions to which the consumer must agree before using the video service; and (2) in the case of a video service accessed through a device sold or provided to the consumer by the operator, as part of the written instructions and other materials accompanying such device. Directs operators to offer an alternative video service that does not involve the collection of such information but is otherwise identical. Requires any devices provided in connection with such alternative service to be incapable of collecting such information. Allows operators to disclose such information only with the express consent of the consumer or as required by a court order in connection with a law enforcement investigation. Requires violations of this Act to be treated as unfair or deceptive acts or practices under the Federal Trade Commission Act.

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Action History

  1. Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.

  2. Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

  3. Introduced in House

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (546)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 1164 do?
We Are Watching You Act of 2015 Prohibits an operator of a video service from collecting visual or auditory information from the vicinity of the device used to display the video programming stream to the consumer unless the operator: (1) displays, as part of the stream, a message that reads, "We are watching you"; and (2) describes to the consumer the types of information that will be collected and how such information will be used. Requires the description of information collection to be provided: (1) as part of the terms and conditions to which the consumer must agree before using the video service; and (2) in the case of a video service accessed through a device sold or provided to the consumer by the operator, as part of the written instructions and other materials accompanying such device. Directs operators to offer an alternative video service that does not involve the collection of such information but is otherwise identical. Requires any devices provided in connection with such alternative service to be incapable of collecting such information. Allows operators to disclose such information only with the express consent of the consumer or as required by a court order in connection with a law enforcement investigation. Requires violations of this Act to be treated as unfair or deceptive acts or practices under the Federal Trade Commission Act.
Who sponsors HR 1164?
HR 1164 is sponsored by Michael Capuano (D).
What is the current status of HR 1164?
This bill died with 114th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 1164?
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