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Privacy for America welcomes the reintroduction of federal data privacy legislation by Senator Schatz and his co-sponsors and their substantive contribution to the discussion of this important issue. Now is the time to enact a national privacy law that establishes greater protections for consumers, … [Read more...] about Privacy for America’s Statement on Senator Schatz’s Data Privacy Legislation

Privacy for America welcomes Congresswoman DelBene’s initiative to enact federal data privacy legislation and her substantive contribution to the discussion. Now is the time to enact a national privacy law that establishes greater protections for consumers, regardless of where they live, clear rules … [Read more...] about Privacy for America’s Statement on Representative DelBene’s Data Privacy Legislation

On Data Privacy Day, Privacy for America Renews Commitment to Support Federal Legislation Privacy for America, a coalition of top trade organizations and companies representing a broad cross-section of the American economy, marked Data Privacy Day by renewing its commitment to work with Congress … [Read more...] about Data Privacy Day Statement 2021

Privacy for America submitted comments for the record to the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee in connection with its hearing, “Revisiting the Need for Federal Data Privacy Legislation,” to examine the current state of consumer data privacy and legislative efforts to provide … [Read more...] about Letter to Senate Commerce Committee

Privacy for America submitted comments to the Senate Commerce Committee for the record in its paper hearing, “Enlisting Big Data in the Fight Against Coronavirus.” The hearing will examine both the potential for using consumer data to fight the coronavirus and how to protect consumer privacy during … [Read more...] about Letter to Senate Commerce Committee

Will Host National Privacy Summit and Congressional Fly-In on March 24 Washington, D.C., January 28, 2020 - As we recognize Data Privacy Day, Americans’ privacy online has become an urgent topic of news coverage and conversation across the country. Data Privacy Day helps raise consumer awareness … [Read more...] about Privacy for America Marks Data Privacy Day with Renewed Call to Enact Federal Legislation

We applaud the staff of the House Energy and Commerce Committee for today’s release of a considered and bipartisan draft of a comprehensive federal privacy bill. We will review the draft bill and look forward to working with members next year to help pass a national privacy standard that provides … [Read more...] about Privacy for America Statement on Bipartisan Draft Privacy Legislation from House Energy & Commerce Staff

Today’s hearing at the Senate Commerce Committee made it absolutely clear that there remains an extremely strong and bipartisan desire in Congress for federal privacy legislation. We heard calls – from both lawmakers and witnesses – for a privacy framework that shifts the burden away from … [Read more...] about Privacy for America Statement on Senate Commerce Committee Hearing on Data Privacy

Comprehensive New Approach Modernizes Current ‘Notice and Choice Model’ Washington, D.C., December 3, 2019 – Privacy for America, a coalition of top trade organizations and companies representing a broad cross-section of the American economy, today released a comprehensive new framework for … [Read more...] about Privacy for America Releases Detailed Policy Framework to Provide Strong Data Privacy Protections for All Americans

The announcement today from Senators Cantwell, Klobuchar, Schatz and Markey constitutes a thoughtful contribution towards a comprehensive federal privacy bill. The bill contains concrete language providing important consumer protections, and it offers a solid basis for discussion moving … [Read more...] about Privacy for America Statement on Senator Cantwell’s Data Privacy Legislation