Data Care Act of 2025

Data Care Act of 2025 — Plain English Summary

The Data Care Act of 2025 is a Senate bill that would establish federal rules about how online companies and websites must handle the personal information they collect from users. Based on previous versions of this legislation, the bill would require online service providers — such as social media platforms, apps, and websites — to follow specific duties when it comes to protecting user data. These duties generally include being honest about how data is used, not using personal information in ways that could harm users, and taking reasonable steps to keep that information secure.

The bill would affect essentially anyone who uses the internet, since it targets the companies that collect personal data from everyday Americans. It would place new legal responsibilities on online service providers, requiring them to act in the best interest of their users when handling sensitive personal information. This could include restrictions on how companies share, sell, or use data in ways that might harm individuals — financially, physically, or otherwise.

The legislation has been introduced in the Senate and sent to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation for review, which is the standard first step in the legislative process. It has not yet been voted on or passed into law. Since no official description was provided for this 2025 version, some specific details may differ from earlier versions of the bill introduced in prior congressional sessions.