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Congressional Research Service
Version 82 · Passed Senate without amendment · Jan 29, 2010
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Expresses support for the designation of a National Data Privacy Day.
Encourages: (1) educators and privacy professionals to discuss data privacy and protection issues with teens in high schools across the United States; (2) corporations to take steps to protect the privacy and security of the personal information of their clients and consumers, to design privacy into products they create where possible, and to promote trust in technologies; and (3) individuals across the nation to be aware of data privacy concerns and to take steps to protect their personal information.
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Sen. Dorgan, Byron L. [D-ND] · D–ND
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A procedural vote is different from passage. Passage in one chamber does not establish enactment. Explore the glossary.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S359; text as passed Senate: CR S359; text of measure as introduced: CR S358-359)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S359; text as passed Senate: CR S359; text of measure as introduced: CR S358-359)
Introduced in Senate
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