15 U.S.C. § 6506 — Review

Page 2248 TITLE 15—COMMERCE AND TRADE § 6506 1 See References in Text note below. (Pub. L. 105–277, div. C, title XIII, § 1306, Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681–734.) Editorial Notes REFERENCES IN TEXT The Federal Trade Commission Act, referred to in subsecs. (a) and (d), is act Sept. 26, 1914, ch. 311, 38 Stat. 717, which is classified generally to subchapter I (§ 41 et seq.) of chapter 2 of this title. For complete classifica- tion of this Act to the Code, see section 58 of this title and Tables. Section 25(a) of the Federal Reserve Act, referred to in subsec. (b)(1)(B), which is classified to subchapter II (§ 611 et seq.) of chapter 6 of Title 12, Banks and Bank- ing, was renumbered section 25A of that act by Pub. L. 102–242, title I, § 142(e)(2), Dec. 19, 1991, 105 Stat. 2281. Section 25 of the Federal Reserve Act is classified to subchapter I (§ 601 et seq.) of chapter 6 of Title 12. The Federal Credit Union Act, referred to in subsec. (b)(3), is act June 26, 1934, ch. 750, 48 Stat. 1216, which is classified generally to chapter 14 (§ 1751 et seq.) of Title 12, Banks and Banking. For complete classifica- tion of this Act to the Code, see section 1751 of Title 12 and Tables. The Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921, referred to in subsec. (b)(5), is act Aug. 15, 1921, ch. 64, 42 Stat. 159, which is classified generally to chapter 9 (§ 181 et seq.) of Title 7, Agriculture. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see section 181 of Title 7 and Ta- bles. The Farm Credit Act of 1971, referred to in subsec. (b)(6), is Pub. L. 92–181, Dec. 10, 1971, 85 Stat. 583, which is classified generally to chapter 23 (§ 2001 et seq.) of Title 12, Banks and Banking. For complete classifica- tion of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 2001 of Title 12 and Tables. This chapter, referred to in subsec. (e), was in the original ‘‘Act’’ and ‘‘the Act’’, respectively, and was translated as reading ‘‘this title’’ to reflect the prob- able intent of Congress. Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries EFFECTIVE DATE For effective date of section, see section 1308 of Pub. L. 105–277, set out as a note under section 6501 of this title. § 6506. Review Not later than 5 years after the effective date of the regulations initially issued under section 6502 of this title, the Commission shall— (1) review the implementation of this chap- ter, including the effect of the implementation of this chapter on practices relating to the collection and disclosure of information relat- ing to children, children’s ability to obtain ac- cess to information of their choice online, and on the availability of websites directed to chil- dren; and (2) prepare and submit to Congress a report on the results of the review under paragraph (1). (Pub. L. 105–277, div. C, title XIII, § 1307, Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681–735.) CHAPTER 91A—PROMOTING A SAFE INTERNET FOR CHILDREN Sec. 6551. Internet safety. 6552. Public awareness campaign. 6553. Annual reports. 6554. Online Safety and Technology working group. 6555. Definitions. § 6551. Internet safety For the purposes of this chapter, the issue of Internet safety includes issues regarding the use of the Internet in a manner that promotes safe online activity for children, protects children from cybercrimes, including crimes by online predators, and helps parents shield their chil- dren from material that is inappropriate for mi- nors. (Pub. L. 110–385, title II, § 211, Oct. 10, 2008, 122 Stat. 4102.) Editorial Notes REFERENCES IN TEXT This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original ‘‘this title’’, meaning title II of Pub. L. 110–385, Oct. 10, 2008, 122 Stat. 4102, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of title II to the Code, see Short Title note below and Tables. Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries SHORT TITLE Pub. L. 110–385, title II, § 201(a), Oct. 10, 2008, 122 Stat. 4102, provided that: ‘‘This title [enacting this chapter and amending sections 254 and 503 of Title 47, Tele- communications] may be cited as the ‘Protecting Chil- dren in the 21st Century Act’.’’ § 6552. Public awareness campaign The Federal Trade Commission shall carry out a nationwide program to increase public aware- ness and provide education regarding strategies to promote the safe use of the Internet by chil- dren. The program shall utilize existing re- sources and efforts of the Federal Government, State and local governments, nonprofit organi- zations, private technology and financial compa- nies, Internet service providers, World Wide Web-based resources, and other appropriate enti- ties, that includes— (1) identifying, promoting, and encouraging best practices for Internet safety; (2) establishing and carrying out a national outreach and education campaign regarding Internet safety utilizing various media and Internet-based resources; (3) facilitating access to, and the exchange of, information regarding Internet safety to promote up-to-date knowledge regarding cur- rent issues; and (4) facilitating access to Internet safety edu- cation and public awareness efforts the Com- mission considers appropriate by States, units of local government, schools, police depart- ments, nonprofit organizations, and other ap- propriate entities. (Pub. L. 110–385, title II, § 212, Oct. 10, 2008, 122 Stat. 4103.) § 6553. Annual reports The Commission shall submit a report to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Trans- portation of the Senate and the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Rep- resentatives not later than March 31 of each year that describes the activities carried out under section 6552 1 of this title by the Commis- sion during the preceding calendar year.