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Updated · CNBC · Apr 22US Lawmakers Unveil Bills to Replace State Data Privacy Laws with National Standard
9 articles · Updated · CNBC · Apr 22
- US House Republicans have introduced two bills aiming to establish a national data privacy standard that would override existing state laws.
- The SECURE Data Act and GUARD Financial Data Act would grant consumers rights to access, correct, or delete personal data and opt out of targeted ads.
- The bills exclude a private right of action and reflect a push to replace the current patchwork of state regulations with a unified federal approach.
Could a new federal law weaken privacy protections already active in some states? Can two competing privacy bills merge without sacrificing key consumer rights? Can any US privacy law be strong enough to satisfy Europe's strict GDPR standards? As privacy lawsuits skyrocket, can a federal law stop the growing litigation flood? Will new privacy laws close the loophole for government data purchases without a warrant? Without the right to sue, how can consumers enforce their new data privacy rights?