HR 6570
Online Consumer Protection Act of 2020
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The Online Consumer Protection Act of 2020 aims to protect consumers from potentially harmful software by requiring software marketplace operators and developers to warn users before they download software originating from countries linked to international terrorism. The bill mandates a clear warning message and requires users to acknowledge the risk before proceeding with a download, with potential criminal penalties for non-compliance. The Federal Trade Commission will be responsible for enforcing the law, and it includes a sunset provision after 10 years.
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