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- Congress is shaping US data privacy law as the House and Senate introduce companion bills.
Senate Races Address Data Broker Privacy; California Enforces Delete Act
What happened
The Washington Post reported that seven Senate races are addressing privacy concerns related to phone location data sold to brokers. Separately, California initiated its first enforcement action against data broker LocateSmarter under Governor Gavin Newsom's Delete Act, which simplifies data deletion requests and holds companies accountable for privacy.
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Why it matters
These actions occur as Congress works to shape US data privacy law through companion bills. The enforcement action by California sets a precedent for holding companies accountable for the handling of personal data.
Congress is currently shaping US data privacy law as the House and Senate introduce companion bills.
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Who's involved
- senateThe Senate is addressing privacy concerns regarding phone location data in its races.
- Gavin NewsomGovernor Gavin Newsom initiated the enforcement action against data brokers using the Delete Act.
- CongressCongress is involved in shaping US data privacy law through legislative bills.
- house of representativesThe House of Representatives is involved in passing complementary privacy legislation.
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senate
type of legislative body, often the upper house or chamber of a bicameral legislature