Data Privacy
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The Federal Trade Commission's recent actions show its sustained willingness to exceed its authority in consumer protection matters.
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Data can unlock innovation—in everything from manufacturing and medicine to public safety and financial services. Today’s economy relies on data, but a patchwork of data privacy laws introduced in more than 25 states is creating confusion for businesses of all sizes. The U.S. Chamber is urging Congress to pass a national data privacy law. This will protect all Americans equally, no matter where they live, providing a clear set of rules for all businesses, no matter where they operate.
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Letter to California Attorney General Xavier Becerra regarding the California Consumer Privacy Act rulemaking process. This letter urges the consideration of the principles espoused by the model legislation in order to develop greater certainty for both consumers and business.
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce respectfully submits this letter for the record for the hearing entitled “Protecting Consumer Privacy in the Era of Big Data,” and commends the Subcommittee for taking the lead in bringing together stakeholders to address this critically important issue.
Comments to the FTC calling for a national privacy framework that is risk-based.
Re: Developing the Administration’s Approach to Consumer Privacy (Docket No. 180821780-8780-01)
This Coalition letter was sent to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, & Transportation, calling for a federal privacy law in advance of the Committee’s hearing on consumer privacy.
It’s not every day the U.S. Chamber of Commerce calls for regulation, but when it comes to data privacy, that is exactly what we are doing. We recognize the significant role technology and data play to improve people’s lives and opportunities, whether through autonomous transportation, connecting with a medical professional on a smartphone, or enterprise solutions fostered by artificial intelligence.
The time is now for smart, effective, and thoughtful solutions to this complex challenge.
Roadmap for Federal Policymakers Offered After U.S. Chamber Led Industry-Wide Discussion
This letter and attached document were sent to the Members of the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection, on the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Privacy Principles.
