HR 3743 · 98th Congress · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Privacy Protection Act of 1984

Introduced 1983-08-02· Sponsored by Rep. English, Glenn [D-OK-6]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to Subcommittee on Legislation and National Security.(1983-08-29)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Privacy Protection Act of 1984 - Amends the Privacy Act of 1974 to establish within the executive branch the Privacy Protection Commission (Commission). Requires that the Commission be composed of three members appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate. Requires the Commission to develop guidelines and model regulations to implement the Freedom of Information and Privacy Acts. Directs the Commission to assist Federal agencies in implementing the Freedom of Information Act. Sets forth the powers of the Commission including the right to: (1) issue advisory opinions; (2) intervene in an agency or court proceeding; and (3) file comments on any proposal with regard to the Freedom of Information Act. Allows the Commission to review Federal laws, Executive orders, and judicial decisions and report on their compliance with the rights of privacy, due process of law, and the Constitution. Permits the Commission to conduct, assist, or support research, studies, and investigations in areas relating to privacy. Directs government agencies and departments to cooperate with the Commission and furnish, upon request, data, reports, and information the Commission deems nec…

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