WASHINGTON—Today, the U.S. House of Representatives released a package of bills that are a positive starting point for negotiations to implement a comprehensive, nationwide standard for data privacy protections in America. The bills proposed by the House Energy and Commerce Committee and the House Financial Services Committee include the GUARD Act and the SECURE Data Act.
“NetChoice applauds Representative Joyce, Chairman Guthrie and Chairman Hill for bringing renewed attention to the importance of federal data policy. This legislation represents meaningful progress on several fronts: establishing a consistent nationwide standard that eliminates regulatory confusion, strengthening consumer rights, and ensuring data transparency,” said Amy Bos, NetChoice Vice President of Government Affairs.
Bos continued: “As Congress refines these proposals, we’re committed to ensuring the framework strengthens consumer protections while maintaining the innovation and competition that drive America’s digital leadership. We believe this balanced path, grounded in proven state measures and designed with both consumer safeguards and business stability in mind, will benefit Americans everywhere and position our nation as a global standard-setter for responsible data stewardship.”
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