U.S. Chamber of Commerce Releases Model Privacy Legislation, Urges Congress to Pass Federal Privacy Law
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce released model privacy legislation calling for a federal privacy law that would protect consumers and eliminate a confusing patchwork of state laws. The U.S. Chamber worked with nearly 200 organizations of all sizes and sectors to draft the model legislation.
“Technology has changed the way consumers and businesses share and use data, and voluntary standards are no longer enough,” said Tim Day, senior vice president of C_TEC, the Chamber’s Technology Engagement Center. “New rules of the road are necessary and it is time for congress to pass a federal privacy law. The Chamber’s model privacy legislation puts consumers in control and ensures businesses can innovate while operating with certainty and providing transparency.”