TELL Act

HR 742, the TELL Act, requires U.S.-based websites and mobile apps that store user data in China to clearly inform users that their data is stored there and whether the Chinese government or state entities have access to it. The bill mandates two specific disclosures in plain language at the point of use, aiming to increase transparency about data handling. Violations would be treated as deceptive practices under the Federal Trade Commission Act, allowing the FTC to enforce the law using existing authority. This directly affects companies operating in the U.S. that store user data in China, giving users clearer information about data location and access.