S. 2361100th CongressSenate Bill

Video Privacy Protection Act of 1988

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Video and Library Privacy Protection Act of 1988 - Amends the Federal criminal code to prohibit, with certain exceptions, the disclosure of video rental records and library borrower records. Permits the disclosure of such information: (1) to the consumer or patron; (2) with the written consent of the consumer or patron; or (3) pursuant to a court order. Permits any person who is aggrieved by a violation of this Act to bring a civil action for damages. Establishes a two-year statute of limitations for such actions. States that any such information unlawfully obtained may not be used in any court proceeding. Requires the destruction of personally identifiable records within a specified period of time.

Introduced May 10, 1988
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Passed House
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Became Law

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Patrick Leahy

Democrat

U.S. Senator · VT

10 cosponsors — mostly Democrats

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