WASHINGTON (AP) — Two influential lawmakers from opposing parties have crafted a deal on legislation designed to strengthen privacy protections for Americans’ personal data.
The sweeping proposal announced Sunday evening would define privacy as a consumer right and create new rules for companies that collect and use personal information.
While the proposal has not been formally introduced and remains in draft form, the bipartisan support suggests the bill could get serious consideration.
Congress has long discussed ways to protect the personal data regularly submitted by Americans to a wide range of businesses and services.
According to a one-page outline released Sunday, the bill worked out by McMorris Rodgers and Cantwell would strengthen rules requiring consumer consent before a company can collect or transfer certain kinds of information.
One provision of the proposal would allow consumers to opt out of targeted ads — i.e., advertisements sent to them based on their personal data.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Two influential lawmakers from opposing parties have crafted a deal on legislation designed to strengthen privacy protections for Americans’ personal data.
The sweeping proposal announced Sunday evening would define privacy as a consumer right and create new rules for companies that collect and use personal information.
While the proposal has not been formally introduced and remains in draft form, the bipartisan support suggests the bill could get serious consideration.
Congress has long discussed ways to protect the personal data regularly submitted by Americans to a wide range of businesses and services.
According to a one-page outline released Sunday, the bill worked out by McMorris Rodgers and Cantwell would strengthen rules requiring consumer consent before a company can collect or transfer certain kinds of information.
One provision of the proposal would allow consumers to opt out of targeted ads — i.e., advertisements sent to them based on their personal data.
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