US lawmakers Maria Cantwell and Cathy McMorris Rodgers reach bipartisan agreement on data privacy legislation, aiming to limit tech companies' data collection and empower consumers over personal data.

US lawmakers Maria Cantwell (Democrat) and Cathy McMorris Rodgers (Republican) have reached a bipartisan agreement on data privacy legislation. The proposed law aims to limit the collection of consumer data by technology companies, empowering Americans to control the selling and deletion of their personal information. It also includes provisions for individuals to oversee the use of their personal data and mandates disclosure if data is transferred to foreign entities. The lawmakers expressed optimism about advancing the legislation soon.

April 07, 2024
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