Because of a lack of action on federal data privacy legislation over the years, states are now seeking to pass their own laws to protect their constituents. Without a federal standard, data privacy protections continue to vary from state to state based on the laws passed in each state. As we discussed in Inside Story […]
Katy Ruckle, Washington State’s Chief Privacy Officer, participated in an interview with Gloria Dittus, Chairman of Story Partners. In her role as Chief Privacy Officer, Katy Ruckle is focused on helping pass the Washington Privacy Act, comprehensive data privacy legislation in Washington State. During the interview, Chief Privacy Officer Ruckle discussed the importance of this issue, current […]
Even the most optimistic observers are skeptical of the chances for a comprehensive federal privacy law. In the meantime, state legislatures are crafting comprehensive privacy bills designed to increase transparency and boost consumers’ control over their information. No fewer than 22 states have proposed some form of comprehensive privacy legislation. These proposals share many common […]
This month, The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) took effect in California. The CCPA is a comprehensive law that aims to enhance privacy rights and increase consumer protections for residents of the Golden State; it is the first data privacy law of its kind in the U.S. Enactment of the CCPA follows the implementation of […]
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Advancing Data Privacy Policies in the States
/in Data Privacy /by Hayley TsukayamaThe Electronic Frontier Foundation is the leading advocacy organization for digital rights, including privacy, innovation and free speech. This past year, EFF worked in legislatures across the country to uphold these important ideals. Consumer data privacy was a major focus for state legislators this past year. In California, EFF—along with our our coalition partners and […]