Secure Data Act of 2018
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (May 15, 2018)
Secure Data Act of 2018
This bill prohibits: (1) a federal agency from requiring or requesting a manufacturer, developer, or seller of any computer hardware, software, or electronic device made available to the general public to design or alter the security functions in such products to allow the surveillance of any user or the physical search of such product by any agency; and (2) a court from issuing an order to compel any such manufacturer, developer, or seller to design or alter the security functions in its product to allow such surveillance, or to allow the physical search of such product, by an agency.
The bill exempts from such prohibition mandates, requests, or court orders authorized under the Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act.
What just happenedJul 24, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseMay 15, 2018
- Jul 24, 2018Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee - May 15, 2018IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Judiciary Committee - May 15, 2018IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Intelligence (Permanent Select) Committee - May 15, 2018IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- May 15, 2018IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House