New Bipartisan Bill to Revolutionize Data Privacy
Two key lawmakers from opposing parties propose a bill to make privacy a consumer right in the U.S.
Democratic Sen. Maria Cantwell and Republican Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, both of Washington, collaborate on the privacy bill..
The proposal aims to define privacy as a consumer right and establish new rules for data handling by companies.
Cantwell and McMorris Rodgers, chairs of Senate and House Commerce Committees, spearhead the legislative effort.
The bill focuses on strengthening consumer consent, regulating data collection, and addressing algorithm bias.
Provisions would allow consumers to opt out of targeted ads and have greater say over their personal data usage.
A new bureau within the FTC would oversee data privacy, with powers to enforce and update regulations.
The federal bill would preempt most state laws but not affect specific state regulations on financial, health, or employee data.
Despite bipartisan support, the bill faces challenges due to historical partisan disputes over data protection.
If passed, the bill could significantly impact how personal data is protected and used across the U.S.
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