Mitigating Automated Internet Networks for Event Ticketing Act; MAIN Event Ticketing Act
Summary
The MAIN Event Ticketing Act aims to improve online ticket sales and protect consumers by amending the Better Online Ticket Sales Act of 2016. It targets the use of automated bots to purchase tickets and requires online ticket issuers to implement security measures and report circumvention incidents. The act also mandates coordination between law enforcement agencies regarding cyberattacks on ticket sales platforms.
Expected Effects
The act will likely lead to increased security for online ticket sales, making it harder for bots to purchase tickets in bulk. Consumers may find it easier to purchase tickets at face value, and ticket issuers will face stricter requirements for securing their platforms. The FTC will also play a larger role in enforcement and guidance.
Potential Benefits
- Enhanced consumer protection against unfair ticket practices.
- Increased fairness in online ticket sales by reducing bot interference.
- Improved security measures for online ticket platforms.
- Greater transparency through mandatory reporting of circumvention incidents.
- Better coordination between federal and state agencies in addressing cyberattacks.
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Potential Disadvantages
- Potential increased costs for ticket issuers to implement and maintain security measures, which could be passed on to consumers.
- Possible limitations on the FTC's enforcement capabilities due to resource constraints.
- Risk of over-regulation that could stifle innovation in the online ticketing industry.
- Complexity for smaller ticket issuers to comply with the new requirements.
- Potential for unintended consequences if security measures are circumvented by more sophisticated methods.
Constitutional Alignment
The MAIN Event Ticketing Act appears to align with the Commerce Clause (Article I, Section 8, Clause 3) of the U.S. Constitution, as it regulates interstate commerce related to online ticket sales. It also empowers Congress to regulate activities that substantially affect interstate commerce. The Act does not appear to infringe upon any individual liberties or rights protected by the Bill of Rights.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).