SB 1350
An Act amending the act of December 17, 1968 (P.L.1224, No.387), known as the Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law, further providing for definitions and for unlawful acts or practices and exclusions; and providing for conduct relating to reproductive health data and sexual health data.
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Bill overview
This bill amends the Pennsylvania Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law to address the handling of reproductive health and sexual health data. It defines key terms like ‘reproductive health data’ and ‘sexual health data,’ establishes rules for covered entities and processors regarding the collection, processing, and sale of this data, and requires consent from consumers. The bill also introduces a prohibition on using geofences to track individuals seeking reproductive health services and outlines specific requirements for the sale of such data, including obtaining valid consent and providing transparency to consumers.
Key provisions
- Defines ‘reproductive health data’ and ‘sexual health data’ for the purposes of the law.
- Requires covered entities and processors to obtain consumer consent before collecting or processing reproductive health or sexual health data.
- Establishes rules for the sale of reproductive health data, including obtaining valid consent and providing transparency to consumers.
- Prohibits the use of geofences to track individuals seeking reproductive health services.
- Requires covered entities to provide a clear method for consumers to revoke their consent to the sale of their reproductive health data.
- Specifies conditions under which disclosure of reproductive health data to third parties is permitted.
- Establishes a timeline for the Attorney General to issue notices of violation regarding data privacy issues.
- Requires covered entities to retain records of valid consent for a specified period.
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