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119-hr-6043119th CongressWALLET

MY DATA Act of 2025

Sponsored By: Representative Trahan, Lori [D-MA-3]

Introduced

Summary

Gives people the right to use de‑identified or "cloaked" versions of their personal data even if a company tries to block that access. It defines "cloaked" and "de‑identified" data and includes a narrow exception for entities acting as service providers.

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  • Individuals: People would be able to access and use data that does not identify them, or uses a unique persistent identifier, even when a covered company tries to prevent that use.
  • Covered entities and nonprofits: Businesses that collect, process, or transfer personal data could no longer bar individuals from using de‑identified or cloaked data, while federal, state, and local government bodies and certain nonprofit clearinghouses are excluded.
  • Enforcement: The Federal Trade Commission would enforce the rule using its existing powers and penalties under the FTC Act.

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Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

You could use cloaked or de-identified data

If enacted, covered companies could not stop you from using de-identified or cloaked data. Cloaked data means a unique code that hides your identity but still lets you communicate. The rule would not apply when a company is acting only as a service provider. The Federal Trade Commission could enforce this as an unfair or deceptive practice, using its normal powers and penalties. These rules would start upon enactment and mainly cover private companies, not government agencies.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Trahan, Lori [D-MA-3]

MA • D

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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