Bill · H.R. 8413· House(119-HR-8413)
SECURE Data Act
- Introduced
- 4/21/2026
- Last activity
- 4/21/2026 — Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.
- Sponsored by
- John Joyce
- Cosponsors
- - 10 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The SECURE Data Act establishes a national framework to protect consumer privacy and personal data. It grants consumers specific rights, such as the ability to access, correct, and delete their personal information. The bill places requirements on data controllers regarding data minimization, security practices, and transparency through privacy notices. It also creates specific regulations for data brokers, requiring them to register with the Commission. Additionally, the act establishes rules for data processors and governs the international flow of personal data. Enforcement of these provisions is overseen by the Federal Trade Commission and State attorneys general.
Yes· 3 of 10
Does this protect people from being watched or searched?+10
The bill establishes fundamental privacy rights including the right to opt out of targeted advertising and the sale of personal data.
Does this give people more control over their personal data?+10
The act creates a national framework granting consumers specific rights to control, correct, and delete their personal information.
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?+8
The bill establishes comprehensive rights for consumers to access, correct, and delete their personal data while requiring transparency from data brokers.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Enhanced Privacy Rights: Consumers gain the right to confirm if their data is being processed, access copies of their data, correct inaccuracies, and delete personal information (Section 2(a)).
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Control Over Data Use: Individuals can opt out of targeted advertising, the sale of their personal data, and certain types of profiling (Section 2(a)(5)).
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Protection of Sensitive Information: Controllers are generally prohibited from processing sensitive data without obtaining consumer consent (Section 2(b)).
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Specific Protections for Minors: The bill requires that a controller process a child's sensitive data in accordance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998 and obtain verifiable parental consent for a teen's sensitive data (Section 2(b)).
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Data Security Mandates: Controllers must maintain reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security practices to protect the integrity and confidentiality of personal data (Section 4(a)).
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Increased Transparency for Data Brokers: Data brokers must provide public notice of their identity and inform consumers how to exercise their privacy rights (Section 5(a)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Administrative Fees for Excessive Requests: While the first two requests for privacy rights per year are free, a controller may charge a reasonable fee for additional requests that are technically infeasible or manifestly unfounded (Section 2(d)(3)).
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Limitations on Data Use for Businesses: Controllers are restricted from using personal data for purposes that are not reasonably necessary or compatible with the originally disclosed purpose without new consent (Section 3(b)).
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Restrictions on Certain Research: The ability to use personal data for certain types of research is subject to specific limitations and oversight requirements (Section 11(a)(9)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Children+7Good For Young Adults+5Good For Low Income Households+3Good For People With Disabilities+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Privacy Rights+10Improves Government Transparency+5
- Education And Technology
- Improves Data Privacy+10
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection+8
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Trade+4
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+3
- 8/10/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/21/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/21/2026
- Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.
- 8 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Troy BaldersonRepublican · Ohio
Neal DunnRepublican · Florida
Russell FryRepublican · South Carolina
Julie FedorchakRepublican · North Dakota
H. GriffithRepublican · Virginia
Craig GoldmanRepublican · Texas
Thomas KeanRepublican · New Jersey
Laurel LeeRepublican · Florida
Nicholas LangworthyRepublican · New York
Jay ObernolteRepublican · California