HR3089: NDO Fairness Act

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What the bill does

NDO Fairness ActThis bill makes various changes to the procedures and requirements with respect to delayed notification orders. Current law authorizes the government to compel providers of electronic communication services or remote computing services (providers) to disclose certain records and information pertaining to subscribers and customers. Further, a provider may notify subscribers or customers of the government's request for records and information unless the government obtains a delayed notification order. With respect to delayed notification orders, the billraises the standard for courts to grant a delayed notification order,requires courts to issue delayed notification orders only after issuing a written determination based on specific facts, andrequires orders to be narrowly tailored. Finally, the bill requires the Department of Justice to report annually on data related to delayed notification orders, including the number of customers or subscribers targeted; the number of applications for orders; the number of orders granted, extended, or denied; and the number of orders targeting members of the media or conduct related to certain protected activities.

Subjects: Business records, Computers and information technology, Congressional oversight, Consumer affairs, Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation, Internet, web applications, social media, Judicial procedure and administration, Right of privacy, Telephone and wireless communication

Roll-call votes on HR3089 (118th Congress)

Every recorded vote on this bill, newest first, with a link to the official tally. Member-by-member positions are on each member’s profile.

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