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US Lawmakers’ Digital Privacy Proposal

April 8, 2024
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US Lawmakers’ Digital Privacy Proposal

Two prominent US lawmakers, Sen. Maria Cantwell and Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, have announced a bipartisan deal aimed at granting Americans a comprehensive right to digital privacy through the proposed American Privacy Rights Act. This landmark legislation seeks to regulate how companies collect, share, and utilize Americans’ online data, potentially establishing a federal standard akin to the European Union’s GDPR. While hailed as a significant breakthrough in bipartisan cooperation, the bill faces challenges on its path to becoming law, including potential conflicts with existing state privacy regulations.

The proposed legislation covers a wide range of entities, including data brokers, tech platforms, and telecom providers, while granting users greater control over their personal data. It prohibits the transfer of sensitive personal data to third parties without explicit consent, allows users to opt out of targeted advertising, and mandates companies to collect only necessary data for their operations. Moreover, the bill addresses concerns regarding foreign access to Americans’ data by requiring disclosure of data transfers to countries like China and Russia.

Despite bipartisan support for the legislation, its passage through Congress remains uncertain, particularly amidst a divisive political climate leading up to the 2024 election. Additionally, the impending departure of Rep. McMorris Rodgers could further complicate the bill’s trajectory. Nevertheless, proponents view the American Privacy Rights Act as a crucial step towards establishing comprehensive digital privacy protections for all Americans in an increasingly data-driven world.

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  • US lawmakers unveil a plan to give all Americans a right to online privacy
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