Consumer Privacy Protection Act

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Consumer Privacy Protection Act - Amends the Privacy Act of 1974 to increase the minimum amount of civil damages against the United States from $1,000 to $2,000 when an agency fails to maintain a record on an individual with accuracy, relevance, timeliness, or completeness in order to assure fairness. Imposes a $20,000 limitation on such recoveries. Establishes a Privacy Protection Study Commission composed of five members appointed by the President. Requires the Commission 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; and (3) report on other legislative recommendations necessary to protect the privacy of individuals while meeting the legitimate needs of government and society for information. Authorizes the Commission to research, examine, and analyze: (1) the interstate transfer of information about individuals; (2) data banks and information systems that affect pri…