Data Care Act of 2025

Senate Bill

S. 3570

119th Congress

Data Care Act of 2025

In Committee

Introduced:Dec 18, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Brian Schatz

D - HI

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Commerce

Summary

The Data Care Act of 2025 would establish legal duties requiring online companies and service providers to protect your personal information with the same care that doctors and lawyers must protect their clients' sensitive data. Introduced by Senator Brian Schatz of Hawaii, this bill aims to create a 'duty of care' framework that holds tech companies accountable when they misuse, inadequately protect, or profit from users' personal data without proper safeguards.

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Introduced12/18/2025

StatusRead twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

ChamberSenate

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Data Care Act of 2025

The Data Care Act of 2025 would establish legal duties requiring online companies and service providers to protect your personal information with the same care that doctors and lawyers must protect their clients' sensitive data. Introduced by Senator Brian Sch

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The Data Care Act of 2025 would establish legal duties requiring online companies and service providers to protect your personal information with the same care that doctors and lawyers must protect their clients' sensitive data. Introduced by Senator Brian Schatz of Hawaii, this bill aims to create a 'duty of care' framework that holds tech companies accountable when they misuse, inadequately protect, or profit from users' personal data without proper safeguards.

Bill Number: 3570
Introduced: 12/18/2025
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Policy Area: Commerce

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Title: Data Care Act of 2025
Bill Number: 3570
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Introduced: 12/18/2025
Summary: The Data Care Act of 2025 would establish legal duties requiring online companies and service providers to protect your personal information with the same care that doctors and lawyers must protect their clients' sensitive data. Introduced by Senator Brian Schatz of Hawaii, this bill aims to create

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

The Data Care Act of 2025 would establish legal duties requiring online companies and service providers to protect your personal information with the same care that doctors and lawyers must protect their clients' sensitive data. Introduced by Senator Brian Schatz of Hawaii, this bill aims to create a 'duty of care' framework that holds tech companies accountable when they misuse, inadequately protect, or profit from users' personal data without proper safeguards.

Last updated: 3/3/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Creates a legal 'duty of care' requiring online platforms and data collectors to act in users' best interests when handling personal information, similar to standards for healthcare and financial professionals
Would hold companies accountable for data breaches, unauthorized sharing, and exploitative uses of personal information through potential enforcement mechanisms
Addresses growing concerns about how social media companies, apps, and websites collect, store, and monetize user data without adequate protection
Could give consumers more power to seek remedies when their data is mishandled or when companies prioritize profit over privacy protection

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would affect anyone who uses social media, smartphone apps, or online services—essentially all Americans with internet access. Tech companies would need to fundamentally rethink how they collect and use personal data, potentially reducing targeted advertising practices, improving data security measures, and limiting how user information is sold to third parties. Consumers could see stronger privacy protections and more transparency about what happens to their information online.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Commerce

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

3570, 119th Congress (2025). "Data Care Act of 2025". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-s-3570

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