Ending Forced Arbitration for Victims of Data Breaches Act of 2021
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (May 17, 2021)
Ending Forced Arbitration for Victims of Data Breaches Act of 2021
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 of action as well as provides for enforcement by the Federal Trade Commission and by states.
What just happenedMay 18, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseMay 17, 2021
- May 18, 2021Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
Innovation, Data, and Commerce Subcommittee - May 17, 2021IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - May 17, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- May 17, 2021IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House