HI HR80

Requests the Legislative Reference Bureau to conduct a study on methods to prevent Internet Service Providers from collecting and selling sensitive consumer data of Hawaii residents.

Directs the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to provide information to assist the Bureau in completing the study.

Urges Hawaii's internet service providers, including Spectrum/Charter Communications, Comcast, Hawaiian Telcom, and major cellular providers, to voluntarily refrain from exploiting personal data for marketing purposes or revenue generation.

References the FCC's October 2016 rules requiring ISP opt-in consent before selling sensitive data and prohibiting "take-it-or-leave-it" adhesion contracts and "pay for privacy" offerings, which were invalidated by Congress.

Requires certified copies of the resolution be transmitted to the Legislative Reference Bureau, Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, and to the presidents and CEOs of specified telecommunications companies.