Authorized agent authority

(a) In general Pursuant to regulations issued by the Secretary, an app-based worker may, in writing, authorize a person to be the authorized agent of the app-based worker for purposes of receiving any required disclosure or notice from a covered digital labor platform provider under paragraphs (1), (2), (4), and (5) of section 4(a) or section 6(b) as if the authorized agent was the app-based worker. (b) Treatment of an authorized agent (1) In general With respect to an app-based worker who authorizes an authorized agent under subsection (a), the covered digital labor platform provider of the app-based worker shall provide an additional copy of each notice or disclosure described in such subsection to the authorized agent at the time such notice or disclosure is due to the app-based worker and upon request by the authorized agent. (2) Information requests A covered digital labor platform provider shall— (A) provide a designated email address, which is prominently displayed on its website, to which an authorized agent can submit a request for a notice or disclosure described in subsection (a); and (B) provide the notice or disclosure— (i) not later than 10 business days after an initial request is submitted; and (ii) thereafter, if applicable, at the same time any such disclosure or notice would otherwise be due to the app-based worker. (c) Privacy requirements for an authorized agent An authorized agent authorized under subsection (a) may not use any personal information regarding an app-based worker, or any other information collected from or about the app-based worker, for any purposes other than the purposes specified in the written authorization of the app-based worker. (d) Notification of subpoena (1) In general An authorized agent authorized under subsection (a) may not disclose any information received from a covered digital labor platform with respect to an app-based worker to any government entity unless required to do so by a subpoena or other court order compelling production of such information. (2) Disclosure An authorized agent that is required to produce information to a government entity as described in paragraph (1) shall notify the app-based worker who authorized the agent to receive such information.