This bill creates new protections for the personal information of members of Congress, their families, and certain congressional staff by restricting how their private data can be shared publicly. The legislation prohibits data brokers from selling or trading personal information like home addresses, phone numbers, children's school information, and vehicle details of these "at-risk individuals," while also requiring government agencies to remove such information from public records within 72 hours of a request. The bill covers current and former members of Congress, their spouses, parents, siblings, children, and household members, as well as designated congressional employees who work directly for members or congressional officers.
Affected individuals can request that their personal information be marked as private and removed from government websites, and they can ask businesses to stop publicly displaying their personal data online. The legislation includes exceptions for legitimate news reporting, information voluntarily shared by the individuals themselves, and legally required disclosures. Those whose personal information is unlawfully disclosed can seek court orders to stop the violations, and the bill is designed to be broadly interpreted in favor of protecting these individuals' privacy and security.
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