Republican Data Privacy Bill Scrutinized in Congressional Hearing
The bill would create new deletion and opt-out rights while preempting state laws, drawing criticism over consent rules and weak enforcement.
- On Wednesday, a U.S. House committee reviewed the SECURE Data Act, which would require online platforms to inform American users of data collection, sharing and use.
- Subcommittee Chair Rep. Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., argued the bill protects American consumers and provides clarity for businesses navigating a confusing patchwork of privacy laws enacted by 22 states.
- Ranking member Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-N.J., called the preemption mechanism "sweeping," warning it would invalidate state laws on civil rights and kids' online safety.
- Caitriona Fitzgerald of the Electronic Privacy Information Center told lawmakers the bill should "work with, not against, established state protections," citing data minimization concerns.
- Given Democratic opposition, the SECURE Data Act will likely stall in the Senate even if it passes the House, leaving the privacy debate unresolved.
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Legislature rallying around data privacy rights bill
BOSTON — More than eight months after the Senate passed its data privacy bill, House leadership on Wednesday said it will follow suit with its own this week, touting a proposal that strikes “an important balance between encouraging innovation and…
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The SECURE Data Act presents a uniform federal framework for digital privacy
A version of the following comments was submitted to the U.S. House Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Committee on Energy and Commerce on June 1, 2026. The SECURE Data Act represents a thoughtful step forward addressing a problem that has developed over more than a decade of congressional inaction. State privacy laws have created a fragmented landscape with inconsistent compliance obligations and uneven consumer protections acro…
Consent questions raised at data privacy bill hearing
Data privacy legislation put forward by House Republicans is friendly to businesses, Republicans and Democrats agree; whether or not that’s a good thing depends on which side of the aisle members sit on. Republicans say the legislation would provide clarity for businesses and uniform protections for consumers around the country. Democrats say the bill would lessen protections for those in states with stronger privacy laws and put the burden of m…
House Subcommittee Holds Hearing on Privacy and Data Security Legislation
The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Committee holds a hearing titled “Examining Legislation to Establish a Federal Comprehensive Privacy and Data Security Law” at 10:15 a.m. ET on June 3. Witnesses: Kate Goodloe: managing director, Business Software Alliance Tyler Bridegan: partner, Womble Bond Dickerson Ashli Watts: president and CEO, Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Caitriona Fitzgerald: deputy director…
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