What does DATA PRESERVATION. of S 2488 do?

Covered digital labor platform providers and vendors must retain records of app-based worker data for 4 years. Data collected via electronic monitoring tools or used in automated decision systems has restricted disclosure. Disclosure is allowed to authorized agents of app-based workers or as required by law with notice to the worker. Data must be collected, processed, and stored to protect app-based worker privacy. Requested data must be provided to app-based workers or their agents within 5 business days.

What does LIMITATION OF JUDICIAL REVIEW OF REGULATIONS. of S 2488 do?

Congress delegates authority to the Secretary to interpret this Act's provisions Judicial review of regulations is limited to determining reasonable construction Actions challenging regulations must be brought within 3 years Such actions must be filed in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia Judicial review includes actions under section 706 of title 5, United States Code

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Empowering App-Based Workers Act — S. 2488

Last updated: 7/28/2025 · Introduced: 7/28/2025

Author: Brian Schatz (D-HI)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill mandates that app-based digital labor platforms retain worker data for four years, with restrictions on its disclosure.
It grants the Secretary authority to interpret the Act's provisions, while limiting judicial review of resulting regulations.
App-based workers are entitled to access their data within five business days, ensuring privacy protections during collection, processing, and storage.

119th Congressin committeeHR. 6646(In Committee)Official page

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