This bill would stop certain grocery stores and third-party delivery services from using a shopper's personal data to raise the price of food for that shopper. It defines "dynamic pricing" as increasing a food price based on a consumer's personal data. Covered businesses include food retailers that are at least 15,000 square feet and entities that facilitate delivery. Exceptions allow targeted offers when a consumer voluntarily enrolls in a promotion, loyalty, or reward program or consents to share data for the offer. Pricing differences that reflect objective costs (for example, shipping or taxes) are also allowed. The bill requires online sellers to tell consumers if an item’s availability changed or if the item is priced by weight. Third-party delivery services must get explicit consumer approval before substituting an item. Violations would be treated as unfair or deceptive acts or practices under the Federal Trade Commission Act, and the Federal Trade Commission would enforce the rule with the same powers and penalties it already has. The bill also directs the Secretary of Labor to report to Congress within one year on whether electronic shelf labels affect employment at grocery stores.
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