EPIC, Consumer Reports Seek Support for Model Bill
Consumer advocates want to build a coalition behind a model state privacy bill that adds protections beyond current state laws, said Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC) and Consumer Reports (CR) officials in a Monday column in TechPolicy.press. The groups’ model,…
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unveiled in September, is based on Connecticut's law, with additions including a private right of action, tightened data minimization requirements and increased protections for children and sensitive data. “EPIC and Consumer Reports hope to use the model bill to build on last session’s momentum and support lawmakers seeking strong privacy protections for their constituents,” wrote EPIC Deputy Director Caitriona Fitzgerald and CR Policy Analyst Matt Schwartz. “We are actively seeking new partners to join our coalition -- both organizations and constituents fed up with the status quo.” A forthcoming Washington state privacy bill will be based on the EPIC/CR model (see 2412300043).