What Is the ADPA
A federal floor for every American
The American Data Privacy and Protection Act (ADPA) is bipartisan federal legislation that would create a national standard for data privacy. Unlike the patchwork of state laws currently in force, the ADPA would give every American the same baseline rights — regardless of state.
The bill passed the House Energy and Commerce Committee in 2022 and has been reintroduced in subsequent sessions. While not yet law, it signals the direction of federal privacy regulation and companies are already preparing for compliance.
Right to Access
Request a copy of all personal data a company holds about you.
Right to Delete
Demand permanent deletion of your personal data from company systems.
Right to Correct
Require companies to fix inaccurate personal data they hold about you.
Right to Portability
Receive your data in a machine-readable format to transfer to another service.
Right to Opt Out
Opt out of the transfer of your data to third parties for advertising.
Private Right of Action
Sue companies directly in federal court for violations of your rights.
Key Provisions
What the ADPA would require
The ADPA imposes significant obligations on companies that collect, process, or transfer personal data. Key requirements include:
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Data minimization: Companies may only collect data that is necessary for a specific, disclosed purpose.
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Purpose limitation: Data collected for one purpose cannot be used for an incompatible secondary purpose without consent.
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Algorithmic impact assessments: High-impact algorithms must be evaluated for bias and discrimination risks.
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Opt-in for sensitive data: Explicit consent required before collecting biometric, health, financial, or location data.
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Children’s protections: Enhanced protections for anyone under 17, prohibiting targeted advertising to minors.
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FTC enforcement: The Federal Trade Commission gains broad new authority to enforce violations.
ADPA preemption: The ADPA would largely preempt state privacy laws like the CCPA — setting a single national standard instead. However, it preserves stronger state protections in areas like biometrics, health data, and employee privacy.
Your Rights Today
Exercise your rights now — don’t wait for ADPA
While the ADPA moves through Congress, 15 states have already enacted comprehensive privacy laws. ClickOff acts as your authorized agent under every applicable law — submitting deletion requests to 200+ data brokers simultaneously.
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