II Calendar No. 567 112th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 1223 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 16, 2011 Mr. Franken (for himself, Mr. Blumenthal, Mr. Coons, Mr. Sanders, Mr. Durbin, Mr. Menendez, and Mrs. Feinstein) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary December 17, 2012 Reported by Mr. Leahy, with an amendment Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic A BILL To address voluntary location tracking of electronic communications devices, and for other purposes.
1.
Short title
This Act may be cited as the Location Privacy Protection Act of 2011.
2.
Definition
In this Act, the term geolocation information has the meaning given that term in section 2713 of title 18, United States Code, as added by this Act.
3.
Voluntary location tracking of electronic communications devices
(a)
In general
Chapter 121 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:
2713.
Voluntary location tracking of electronic communications devices
(a)
Definitions
In this section— (1)the term covered entity means a nongovernmental individual or entity engaged in the business, in or affecting interstate or foreign commerce, of offering or providing a service to electronic communications devices, including, but not limited to, offering or providing electronic communication service, remote computing service, or geolocation information service; (2)the term electronic communications device means any device that— (A)enables access to, or use of, an electronic communications system, electronic communication service, remote computing service, or geolocation information service; and (B)is designed or intended to be carried by or on the person of an individual or travel with the individual, including, but not limited to, a vehicle the individual drives; (3)the term express authorization means express affirmative consent after receiving clear and prominent notice that— (A)is displayed by the electronic communications device, separate and apart from any final end user license agreement, privacy policy, terms of use page, or similar document; and (B)provides information regarding— (i)what geolocation information will be collected; and (ii)the specific nongovernmental entities to which the geolocation information may be disclosed; (4)the term geolocation information— (A)means any information— (i)concerning the location of an electronic communications device that is in whole or in part generated by or derived from the operation or use of the electronic communications device; and (ii)that may be used to identify or approximate the location of the electronic communications device or the individual that is using the device; and (B)does not include any temporarily assigned network address or Internet protocol address of the individual; and (5)the term geolocation information service means the provision of a global positioning service or other mapping, locational, or directional information service. (b)
Collection or disclosure of geolocation information to or by nongovernmental entities
(1)
In general
Except as provided in paragraph (2), a covered entity may not knowingly collect, receive, record, obtain, or disclose to a nongovernmental individual or entity the geolocation information from an electronic communications device without the express authorization of the individual that is using the electronic communications device. (2)
Exceptions
A covered entity may knowingly collect, receive, record, obtain, or disclose to a nongovernmental individual or entity the geolocation information from an electronic communication device without the express authorization of the individual that is using the electronic communications device if the covered entity has a good faith belief that the collection, receipt, recording, obtaining, or disclosure is— (A)necessary to locate a minor child or provide fire, medical, public safety, or other emergency services; (B)for the sole purpose of transmitting the geolocation information to the individual or another authorized recipient, including another third party authorized under this subparagraph; or (C)expressly required by statute, regulation, or appropriate judicial process. (c)
Anti-Cyberstalking protection
Not earlier than 24 hours, and not later than 7 days, after the time an individual provides express authorization to a covered entity providing a geolocation information service to the individual for the express purpose of authorizing disclosure of geolocation information relating to the individual to another individual, the covered entity shall provide the individual a verification displayed by the electronic communications device that informs the individual— (1)that geolocation information relating to the individual is being disclosed to another individual; and (2)how the individual may revoke consent to the collection, receipt, recording, obtaining, and disclosure of geolocation information relating to the individual. (d)
Civil remedies
(1)
Action by Attorney General of the United States
If the Attorney General of the United States has reasonable cause to believe that an individual or entity is violating this section, the Attorney General may bring a civil action in an appropriate United States district court. (2)
Action by State attorneys general
If the attorney general of a State has reasonable cause to believe that an interest of the residents of the State has been or is threatened or adversely affected by a violation of this section, the attorney general of the State may bring a civil action on behalf of the residents of the State in an appropriate United States district court. (3)
Right of action
Any individual aggrieved by any action of an individual or entity in violation of this section may bring a civil action in an appropriate United States district court. (4)
Pending proceedings
(A)
Federal action
If the Attorney General has brought a civil action alleging a violation of this section, an attorney general of a State or private person may not bring a civil action under this subsection against a defendant named in the civil action relating to a violation of this section that is alleged in the civil action while the civil action is pending. (B)
State action
If the attorney general of a State has brought a civil action alleging a violation of this section, an individual may not bring a civil action under this subsection against a defendant named in the civil action for a violation of this section that is alleged in the civil action while the civil action is pending. (5)
Relief
In a civil action brought under this subsection, the court may award— (A)actual damages, but not less than damages in the amount of $2,500; (B)punitive damages; (C)reasonable attorney's fees and other litigation costs reasonably incurred; and (D)such other preliminary or equitable relief as the court determines to be appropriate. (6)
Period of limitations
No civil action may be brought under this subsection unless such civil action is begun within 2 years from the date of the act complained of or the date of discovery. (7)
Limitation on liability
A civil action may not be brought under this subsection relating to any collection, receipt, recording, obtaining, or disclosure of geolocation information that is authorized under any other provision of law or appropriate legal process. (e)
Effects on other law
(1)
In general
This section shall supersede a provision of the law of a State or political subdivision of a State that requires or allows collection or disclosure of geolocation information prohibited by this section. (2)
Common carriers and cable services
This section shall not apply to the activities of an individual or entity to the extent the activities are subject to section 222 or 631 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 222 and 551).
. (b)
Technical and conforming amendments
Chapter 121 of title 18, United States Code, is amended— (1)in the table of sections, by adding at the end the following: 2713. Voluntary location tracking of electronic communications devices. ; and(2)in section 2702— (A)in subsection (b), by striking A provider and inserting Except as provided under section 2713, a provider; and (B)in subsection (c), by striking A provider and inserting Except as provided under section 2713, a provider.
4.
Geolocation information used in interstate domestic violence or stalking
(a)
In general
Chapter 110A of title 18, United States Code, is amended— (1)by redesignating section 2266 as section 2267; (2)by inserting after section 2265 the following:
2266.
Geolocation information used in interstate domestic violence or stalking
(a)
Offenses; unauthorized disclosure of geolocation information in aid of interstate domestic violence or stalking
A covered entity that— (1)knowingly and willfully discloses geolocation information about an individual to another individual; (2)knew that a violation of section 2261, 2261A, or 2262 would result from the disclosure; and (3)intends to aid in a violation of section 2261, 2261A, or 2262 as a result of the disclosure, shall be punished as provided in subsection (b).(b)
Penalties
A covered entity that violates subsection (a) shall be fined under this title, imprisoned for not more than 2 years, or both.
; and (3)in section 2267, as so redesignated, by adding at the end the following: (11)
Covered entity; geolocation information
The terms covered entity and geolocation information have the meanings given those terms in section 2713. . (b)
Technical and conforming amendments
(1)
Title 10
Section 1561a(b) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking section 2266(5) and inserting section 2267(5). (2)
Title 18
Title 18, United States Code, is amended— (A)in section 1992(d)(14), by striking section 2266 and inserting section 2267; and (B)in chapter 110A— (i)in the table of sections, by striking the item relating to section 2266 and inserting the following: 2266 Geolocation information used in interstate domestic violence or stalking. 2267. Definitions. ; and(ii)in section 2261(b)(6), by striking section 2266 of title 18, United States Code, and inserting section 2267. (3)
Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968
Section 2011(c) of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 3796gg–5(c)) is amended by striking section 2266 and inserting section 2267.
5.
Sale of geolocation information of young children
(a)
In general
Chapter 110 of title 18, United States Code, is amended— (1)by inserting after section 2252C the following:
2252D.
Sale of geolocation information of young children
Any person who knowingly and willfully sells the geolocation information of not less than 1,000 children under 11 years of age shall be fined under this title, imprisoned for not more 2 years, or both.
; and (2)in section 2256— (A)in paragraph (8), by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; (B)in paragraph (9), by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; (C)in paragraph (10), by striking and at the end; (D)in paragraph (11), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and; and (E)by adding at the end the following: (12)the term geolocation information has the meaning given that term in section 2713. . (b)
Technical and conforming amendment
The table of sections for chapter 110 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 2252C the following: 2252D. Sale of geolocation information of young children. .
6.
National baseline study of use of geolocation data in violence against women
(a)
In general
The National Institute of Justice, in consultation with the Office on Violence Against Women, shall conduct a national baseline study to examine the role of geolocation information in violence against women. (b)
Scope
(1)
In general
The study conducted under subsection (a) shall examine the role that various new technologies that use geolocation information may have in the facilitation of domestic violence, dating violence, or stalking, including, but not limited to— (A)global positioning system technology; (B)smartphone mobile applications; (C)in-car navigation devices; and (D)geo-tagging technology. (2)
Evaluation
The study conducted under subsection (a) shall evaluate the effectiveness of the responses of Federal, State, tribal, and local law enforcement agencies to the conduct described in paragraph (1). (3)
Recommendations
The study conducted under subsection (a) shall propose recommendations to improve the effectiveness of the responses of Federal, State, tribal, and local law enforcement agencies to the conduct described in paragraph (1). (c)
Task force
(1)
In general
The Attorney General, acting through the Director of the Office on Violence Against Women, shall establish a task force to assist in the development and implementation of the study conducted under subsection (a) and guide implementation of the recommendations proposed under subsection (b)(3). (2)
Members
The task force established under paragraph (1) shall include— (A)representatives from— (i)the National Institute of Standards and Technology; and (ii)the Federal Trade Commission; and (B)representatives appointed by the Director of the Office on Violence Against Women from— (i)the offices of attorney generals of States; (ii)national violence against women nonprofit organizations; and (iii)the industries related to the technologies described in subsection (b)(1). (d)
Report
Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Attorney General shall submit to the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate and the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives a report that describes the results of the study conducted under subsection (a).
7.
Geolocation crime reporting center
(a)
In general
The Attorney General, acting through the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and in conjunction with the Director of the Bureau of Justice Assistance, shall create a mechanism using the Internet Crime Complaint Center to register complaints of crimes the conduct of which was aided by use of geolocation information. (b)
Report
Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Attorney General, acting through the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and in conjunction with the Director of the Bureau of Justice Assistance, shall submit to the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate and the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives a report that— (1)discusses the information obtained using the mechanism created under subsection (a); (2)evaluates the potential risks that the widespread availability of geolocation information poses in increasing crimes against person and property; (3)describes programs of State and municipal governments intended to reduce these risks; and (4)makes recommendations on measures that could be undertaken by Congress to reduce or eliminate these risks.
8.
National geolocation curriculum development
The Attorney General shall develop a national education curriculum for use by State and local law enforcement agencies, judicial educators, and victim service providers to ensure that all courts, victim advocates, and State and local law enforcement personnel have access to information about relevant laws, practices, procedures, and policies for investigating and prosecuting the misuse of geolocation information.
1.
Short title
This Act may be cited as the Location Privacy Protection Act of 2012.
2.
Definition
In this Act, the term geolocation information has the meaning given that term in section 2713 of title 18, United States Code, as added by this Act.
3.
Voluntary location tracking of electronic communications devices
(a)
In general
Chapter 121 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:
2713.
Voluntary location tracking of electronic communications devices
(a)
Definitions
In this section— (1)the term covered entity means a nongovernmental individual or entity engaged in the business, in or affecting interstate or foreign commerce, of offering or providing a service to electronic communications devices, including, but not limited to, offering or providing an electronic communication service, remote computing service, or geolocation information service; (2)the term electronic communications device means any device that— (A)enables access to, or use of, an electronic communications system, electronic communication service, remote computing service, or geolocation information service; and (B)is designed or intended to be carried by or on the person of an individual or travel with the individual, including, but not limited to, in or as part of a vehicle the individual drives; (3)the term express authorization means express affirmative consent after receiving clear and prominent notice that— (A)is displayed by the electronic communications device, separate and apart from any final end user license agreement, privacy policy, terms of use page, or similar document; and (B)provides information regarding— (i)what geolocation information will be collected, received, recorded, or obtained; (ii)the specific individuals or nongovernmental entities to which the geolocation information may be disclosed by the covered entity; and (iii)how the individual may electronically revoke consent to the collection, receipt, recording, obtaining, and disclosure of the geolocation information; (4)the term geolocation information— (A)means any information— (i)concerning the location of an electronic communications device that is in whole or in part generated by or derived from the operation or use of the electronic communications device; and (ii)that may be used to identify the location of the individual that is using the device; (B)includes, but is not limited to— (i)Global Positioning System data and data from multilateration of cell antennae signals, WiFi signals, or other technologies; and (ii)cellular antenna connection records, including data regarding the geographic location, attributes, and sectors of the antenna transmitting a wire or electronic communication to or from an electronic communications device; and (C)does not include— (i)the name of the individual; (ii)the home, business, or billing address of the individual, or any of the component parts of such an address; (iii)the local and long distance telephone connection records, or records of session times and durations, of the individual; (iv)the length of service (including start date) and types of service utilized by the individual; (v)the telephone or instrument number or other subscriber number or identity, including any network or Internet Protocol address, of the individual; and (vi)the means and source of payment for a service (including any credit card or bank account number) of the individual; (5)the term geolocation information service means the provision of a global positioning service or other mapping, locational, or directional information service; and (6)the term knowingly means having actual knowledge. (b)
Collection or disclosure of geolocation information to or by nongovernmental entities
(1)
In general
Except as provided in paragraphs (2) and (3), a covered entity may not knowingly collect, receive, record, obtain, or disclose to a nongovernmental individual or entity the geolocation information from an electronic communications device without the express authorization of the individual that is using the electronic communications device. (2)
Exceptions
A covered entity may knowingly collect, receive, record, obtain, or disclose to a nongovernmental individual or entity the geolocation information from an electronic communications device without the express authorization of the individual that is using the electronic communications device if the covered entity has a good faith belief that the collection, receipt, recording, obtaining, or disclosure is— (A)to allow a parent or legal guardian to locate a minor child; (B)for the provision of fire, medical, public safety, or other emergency services; (C)for the sole purpose of transmitting the geolocation information to the individual or another authorized recipient, including another third party authorized under this subparagraph; (D)necessary to protect the rights or property of the covered entity, or protect customers of the covered entity or other covered entities from fraudulent, abusive, or unlawful use of, or subscription to, such services; (E)pursuant to a court order, in a civil proceeding upon a showing of compelling need for the information that cannot be accommodated by any other means, if— (i)the individual is given reasonable notice, by the person seeking the disclosure, of the court proceeding relevant to the issuance of the court order; and (ii)the individual is afforded the opportunity to appear and contest the claim of the person seeking the disclosure; (F)requested by a law enforcement or intelligence agency of the United States, a State, or a political subdivision of a State pursuant to any lawful authority or activity, including under this chapter, chapter 119, the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (50 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.), the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure, or any other provision of Federal or State law, if the covered entity uses the geolocation information collected, received, recorded, or obtained in response to the request solely for law enforcement or intelligence purposes; or (G)a collection of geolocation information that is necessary for network operation by an individual or entity that is subject to section 222 or 631 of the Communications Act of 1934, if the entity only uses the information solely for purposes of network operation. If an order is granted under subparagraph (E), the court shall impose appropriate safeguards against unauthorized disclosure.(3)
Rules of construction
(A)
One time consent
A covered entity shall not be required to obtain express authorization for each individual collection, receipt, recording, obtaining, or disclosure of geolocation information for which an express authorization is required under paragraphs (1) and (2) if— (i)an express authorization was obtained before the initial collection, receipt, recording, obtaining, or disclosure; (ii)the nature of the geolocation information being collected, received, recorded, or obtained has not changed since the express authorization; and (iii)the geolocation information is being disclosed to a nongovernmental individual or entity specified at the time of the express authorization. (B)
First party responsibility
A covered entity that collects, receives, records, or obtains geolocation information from the covered entity that initially collected, received, recorded, or obtained the geolocation information from the electronic communications device shall not be required to obtain an express authorization for that collection, receipt, recording, or obtaining or any subsequent disclosures of the geolocation information. (C)
Legacy and future devices
A covered entity that has a reasonable belief that it is impossible to communicate the information described in subsection (a)(3)(B) by means of a display on the electronic communications device, as required under subsection (a)(3)(A), may communicate the information and obtain the express affirmative consent required under paragraph (1) orally or in writing. (D)
Shared devices
A covered entity shall not be required to obtain an express authorization for the collection, receipt, recording, obtaining, or disclosure of geolocation information from an individual if the covered entity— (i)does not have actual knowledge that the electronic device from which the covered entity is collecting, receiving, recording, or obtaining geolocation information is being used by an individual different from the individual from whom the covered entity obtained express authorization; and (ii)is not collecting, receiving, recording, or obtaining the geolocation information of the individual in a manner that the covered entity knows and intends to be imperceptible to the individual. (c)
Anti-Cyberstalking protection
Except for an instance in which geolocation information is being collected under the exception described in subsection (b)(2)(F), if a covered entity collects, receives, records, or obtains the geolocation information of an individual in a manner that the covered entity knows and intends to be imperceptible to the individual, not earlier than 24 hours and not later than 7 days after the initial collection, receipt, recording, or obtaining, the covered entity shall provide the individual a notice that informs the individual— (1)what geolocation information relating to the individual is being collected, received, recorded, or obtained; (2)the nongovernmental individuals or entities to which the geolocation information has been or is being disclosed; and (3)how the individual may electronically revoke consent to the collection, receipt, recording, obtaining, and disclosure of the geolocation information. (d)
Civil remedies
(1)
Action by attorney general of the United States
If the Attorney General of the United States has reasonable cause to believe that an individual or entity is violating this section, the Attorney General may bring a civil action in an appropriate United States district court. (2)
Action by State attorneys general
If the attorney general of a State has reasonable cause to believe that an interest of the residents of the State has been or is threatened or adversely affected by a violation of this section, the attorney general of the State may bring a civil action on behalf of the residents of the State in an appropriate United States district court. (3)
Right of action
Any individual aggrieved by any action of an individual or entity in violation of this section may bring a civil action in an appropriate United States district court. (4)
Effect on other proceedings
(A)
Federal action
On and after the date on which the Attorney General of the United States files a civil action alleging a violation of this section, an attorney general of a State or an individual may not bring a civil action under this subsection against a defendant named in the civil action relating to a violation of this section that is alleged in the civil action. (B)
State action
On and after the date on which the attorney general of a State files a civil action alleging a violation of this section, an individual may not bring a civil action under this subsection against a defendant named in the civil action for a violation of this section that is alleged in the civil action. (5)
Relief
In a civil action brought under this subsection, the court may award— (A)actual damages, but not less than damages in the amount of $2,500; (B)punitive damages; (C)reasonable attorney’s fees and other litigation costs reasonably incurred; and (D)such other preliminary or equitable relief as the court determines to be appropriate. (6)
Period of limitations
(A)
In general
Subject to subparagraph (B), a civil action may not be brought under this subsection unless the civil action is filed not later than 2 years after the later of the date of the act complained of or the date of discovery of the act complained of. (B)
Limitation
In no instance may a civil action be filed under this subsection after the date that is 10 years after the date of the act complained of. (7)
Limitation on liability
A civil action may not be brought under this subsection relating to any collection, receipt, recording, obtaining, or disclosure of geolocation information that is explicitly authorized under another provision of Federal law. (e)
Effects on other law
(1)
In general
This section shall supersede a provision of the law of a State or political subdivision of a State that requires or allows collection, receipt, recording, obtaining or disclosure of geolocation information prohibited by this section. (2)
State consumer protection laws
Nothing in this section shall be construed to preempt the law of a State that grants greater consumer protections relating to the collection, receipt, recording, obtaining, or disclosure of geolocation information from electronic communications devices. (3)
Rights and remedies
Nothing in this section shall be construed to effect the rights and remedies of any individual under any other State or Federal law. (4)
Common carriers and cable services
This section shall not apply to the activities of an individual or entity to the extent the activities are subject to section 222 or 631 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 222 and 551).
. (b)
Technical and conforming amendments
Chapter 121 of title 18, United States Code, is amended— (1)in the table of sections, by adding at the end the following: 2713. Voluntary location tracking of electronic communications devices. ; and(2)in section 2702— (A)in subsection (b), by striking A provider and inserting Except as provided under section 2713, a provider; and (B)in subsection (c), by striking A provider and inserting Except as provided under section 2713, a provider. (c)
Effective date
This section and the amendments made by this section shall take effect 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act.
4.
Geolocation information used in interstate domestic violence or stalking
(a)
In general
Chapter 110A of title 18, United States Code, is amended— (1)by redesignating section 2266 as section 2267; (2)by inserting after section 2265 the following:
2266.
Geolocation information used in interstate domestic violence or stalking
(a)
Offenses; unauthorized disclosure of geolocation information in aid of interstate domestic violence or stalking
A covered entity or an employee of a covered entity that— (1)knowingly and intentionally discloses geolocation information about an individual to another individual; (2)knew that a violation of section 2261, 2261A, or 2262 could result from the disclosure; and (3)intends to aid in a violation of section 2261, 2261A, or 2262 as a result of the disclosure, shall be punished as provided in subsection (b).(b)
Penalties
A covered entity or employee of a covered entity that violates subsection (a) shall be fined under this title, imprisoned for not more than 2 years, or both.
; and (3)in section 2267, as so redesignated, by adding at the end the following: (11)
Covered entity; geolocation information
The terms covered entity, geolocation information, and knowingly have the meanings given those terms in section 2713. . (b)
Technical and conforming amendments
(1)
Title 10
Section 1561a(b) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking section 2266(5) and inserting section 2267(5). (2)
Title 18
Title 18, United States Code, is amended— (A)in section 1992(d)(14), by striking section 2266 and inserting section 2267; and (B)in chapter 110A— (i)in the table of sections, by striking the item relating to section 2266 and inserting the following: 2266. Geolocation information used in interstate domestic violence or stalking. 2267. Definitions. ; and(ii)in section 2261(b)(6), by striking section 2266 of title 18, United States Code, and inserting section 2267. (3)
Omnibus crime control and safe streets act of 1968
Section 2011(c) of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 3796gg–5(c)) is amended by striking section 2266 and inserting section 2267.
5.
National study of use of geolocation data in violence against women
(a)
In general
The National Institute of Justice, in consultation with the Office on Violence Against Women, shall conduct a national study to examine the role of geolocation information in violence against women. (b)
Scope
(1)
In general
The study conducted under subsection (a) shall examine the role that various new technologies that use geolocation information may have in the facilitation of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking, including, but not limited to— (A)global positioning system technology; (B)smartphone mobile applications; (C)in-car navigation devices; and (D)geo-tagging technology. (2)
Recommendations
The study conducted under subsection (a) shall propose recommendations to improve the effectiveness of the responses of Federal, State, tribal, and local law enforcement agencies to the conduct described in paragraph (1). (c)
Consultation
The Attorney General, acting through the Director of the Office on Violence Against Women and the Director of the National Institute of Justice, shall consult with representatives from the Federal agencies, offices of State attorneys general, national victim advocacy organizations and the industries related to the technologies described in subsection (b)(1) to assist in the development and implementation of the study conducted under subsection (a) and guide implementation of the recommendations proposed under subsection (b)(3). (d)
Report
Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Attorney General shall submit to the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate and the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives a report that describes the results of the study conducted under subsection (a).
6.
Geolocation crime information and reporting
(a)
Implementation
The Attorney General shall direct the Internet Crime Complaint Center to provide education and awareness information to the public and law enforcement and register complaints regarding the abuse of geolocation information to commit domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, or other related crimes. (b)
Consultations
In determining what information will be provided to the public and collected in complaints under subsection (a), the Attorney General shall consult with nongovernmental entities that have demonstrated expertise relating to the abuse of the Internet or geolocation information to commit stalking, domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or other related crimes. (c)
Report
Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Attorney General shall submit to the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate and the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives a report that discusses and summarizes the information collected in complaints filed under subsection (a).
7.
National geolocation curriculum training
(a)
In general
The Attorney General, through the Director of the Office on Violence Against Women, may make grants to entities to develop and provide training to law enforcement officers, prosecutors, judges, and victim service personnel throughout the United States regarding relevant Federal, State, territorial, or local law and promising practices, procedures, and policies relating to investigating and prosecuting the misuse of geolocation information in the commission of stalking, domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and other crimes. (b)
Application
An eligible entity desiring a grant under this section shall submit an application to the Attorney General at such time, in such manner, and accompanied by such information as the Attorney General may reasonably require.
December 17, 2012 Reported with an amendment