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December 10, 2021

Americans Want Action on Data Privacy

New Privacy for America survey joins chorus of other surveys demonstrating urgency for action on data privacy to protect consumers. Americans have spoken (again) – they want action to protect their data privacy. And they want it from Congress. We recently partnered with Research Narrative and … [Read more...] about Americans Want Action on Data Privacy

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August 26, 2021

A New Paradigm to Replace “Notice and Choice”

How moving away from the old “notice and choice” model can enhance data privacy for consumers. The beauty of the internet is that it offers infinite choices to consumers. From social media platforms to streaming services to online shopping to banking, the internet has enabled consumers to buy goods … [Read more...] about A New Paradigm to Replace “Notice and Choice”

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August 12, 2021

The U.S. Must Reestablish Its Leadership on Privacy and Innovation

Lagging behind the rest of the world puts U.S. consumer privacy protections and business innovation at risk. Europe made history in 2016 when it passed the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) to protect the privacy of consumers across the European Union. The EU passed this law in an effort to … [Read more...] about The U.S. Must Reestablish Its Leadership on Privacy and Innovation

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August 6, 2021

Finding Common Ground

How we may be closer to consensus on privacy legislation than it seems. Anyone following the data privacy conversation knows it hasn’t been an easy road. It’s hard to keep track of the various proposals and regulations that have popped up on the state, federal and international levels, and it’s … [Read more...] about Finding Common Ground

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July 26, 2021

Congress Should Set Privacy Laws

Why who makes the privacy rules matter as much as the rules themselves. As Congress continues to consider a federal data privacy law, other entities are filling the regulatory vacuum in ways that present significant challenges for consumers and businesses. Bills addressing data privacy have been … [Read more...] about Congress Should Set Privacy Laws

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July 12, 2021

Responsible Data Use: A Win-Win for Consumers and Businesses

How responsible use of data improves the customer experience, drives business and customer loyalty. Think about your local supermarket’s rewards program. You probably have a card you scan at the register to earn rewards points for every transaction you make at the store, which you might use for a … [Read more...] about Responsible Data Use: A Win-Win for Consumers and Businesses

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June 29, 2021

The Unintended Economic Consequences of Restricting Responsible Data Use

How to protect consumer privacy while preserving the value of data for businesses. When the COVID-19 pandemic led to widespread shutdowns and stay-at-home orders in March 2020, there were many unknowns, particularly for small businesses that primarily rely on brick-and-mortar customer … [Read more...] about The Unintended Economic Consequences of Restricting Responsible Data Use

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June 24, 2021

Getting Enforcement Right

The FTC’s expertise and long history as privacy enforcer in the U.S. make it best suited to be the chief enforcement agency for a federal privacy bill. It has been more than 50 years since America enacted one of the first federal privacy laws: the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). Passed in … [Read more...] about Getting Enforcement Right

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June 10, 2021

A Most Problematic Patchwork

Leaving consumers and businesses behind without the protections they need to thrive It’s no secret that Congress has been slow to act on data privacy. Though there have been recent encouraging signs that show it’s a continued priority for some – including Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Illinois), chair … [Read more...] about A Most Problematic Patchwork

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May 28, 2021

How Equity and Privacy Go Hand-in-Hand

Meeting the moment with a federal data privacy law that prohibits using data to discriminate against individuals Over the last year, Americans have come to expect policymakers to do more to prevent discrimination against minority and underserved communities in the United States. A 2020 AP-NORC poll … [Read more...] about How Equity and Privacy Go Hand-in-Hand

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