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H.R. 280 (102nd)

Individual Privacy Protection Act of 1991

referredUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

3 January 1991

Last action

19 February 1991 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Government Information, Justice and Agriculture.

Sponsors

Rep. Collins, Cardiss [D-IL-7]

Subjects

Rule of law

Source updated

26 August 2025

Rule of law

Summary

Individual Privacy Protection Act of 1991- Amends the Privacy Act of 1974 to increase the minimum amount of civil damages against the United States when an agency fails to maintain a record on an individual with accuracy, relevance, timeliness, or completeness in order to assure fairness. Imposes a limitation on such recoveries. Establishes an Individual Privacy Protection Board to: (1) make a study of the data banks, automated data processing programs, and information systems of public and private organizations to determine standards and procedures in force for the protection of personal information; (2) recommend to the President and the Congress the extent to which provisions of the Privacy Act should be applied to such organizations; (3) report on other legislative recommendations necessary to protect the privacy of individuals while meeting the legitimate needs of government and society for information; (4) develop guidelines and provide continuing assistance for, and investigate compliance with, individual records maintenance requirements; (5) file comments on proposals regarding the maintenance of individual records; (6) review Federal law, Executive orders, regulations, directives, and judicial decisions and report on their consistency with the rights of privacy, due process of law, and other guarantees in the Constitution; and (7) comment on the implications for data protection of proposed Federal, State, or local statutes, regulations, or procedures. Provides penalties for violations of privacy rights.

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Timeline

  1. 3 January 1991

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Government Operations.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 3 January 1991

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 3 January 1991

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 19 February 1991

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Government Information, Justice and Agriculture.

    Source: Committee

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