Maine fails to pass ambitious consumer data privacy act
A vote by the Maine Senate on the Data Privacy and Protection Act ends the chance of passage for what would have been the nation's strongest data privacy…
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The American Privacy Rights Act could undercut state privacy efforts
While some privacy experts are pleased by the proposed federal data privacy law, others say its clash with state regulations could do more harm than good.
Maine could have strongest data privacy law in nation if bill passes
Maine lawmakers are debating between legislation with strong consumer data protections and a weaker bill favored by industry.
State privacy laws largely fail to protect consumer data, report shows
Of the 14 states that have a "comprehensive" consumer privacy law, none received an "A" grade and half have failed, a new report found.
Private agents are hunting for misregistered vehicles in Connecticut
Private firms operating with little oversight are collecting data that some experts say amount to an unacceptable level of surveillance.
California legislature passes ‘Delete Act’ to protect consumer data
The new law promises to fill gaps left by the landmark California Consumer Protection Act, a 2018 law emulated by other states.
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Delaware’s new consumer-data privacy law covers wider range of businesses
Gov. John Carney signed the Delaware Personal Data Privacy Act into law, making the state the 12th to have a consumer privacy law.
Pennsylvania lawmakers consider data privacy bill
Lawmakers in Pennsylvania began discussing a data privacy bill that would allow consumers to opt out of having their data collected online.
Washington passes nation’s first health-data privacy law
Washington's "My Health, My Data" act provides consumer protections not found in the Health Information Portability and Accountability Act.