Hearing Scheduled Next Week on Wash. Privacy Legislation with Private Right of Action
A Washington state privacy bill with a private right of action is scheduled for a first hearing on Feb. 4 at 10:30 a.m. PT in the House Technology Committee. Rep. Shelley Kloba (D) introduced HB-1671 on Tuesday.
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Based on a model by Consumer Reports and the Electronic Privacy Information Center (see 2501290055), the measure would also require data minimization. Proposed language says “a controller shall limit the collection, processing, and transfer of personal data to what is strictly necessary” to provide a requested product or service or a “reasonably anticipated” communication.