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H.R. 5165

Ending Forced Arbitration for Victims of Data Breaches Act of 2018

Ending Forced Arbitration for Victims of Data Breaches Act of 2018

This bill prohibits an entity from requiring, as part of a customer agreement or other similar agreement, that an individual agree to submit to arbitration a dispute related to a security breach. With respect to this prohibition, the bill establishes a private right to action as well as provides for enforcement by the Federal Trade Commission and by states.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection.

Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-33](D-CA)Sponsor
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  1. Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection.

    Innovation, Data, and Commerce Subcommittee
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    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  3. IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

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    Introduced in House

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