(The Center Square) – Republicans have introduced legislation that would enact nationwide consumer data protections, but experts disagree on whether the proposed federal standard would actually protect Americans’ online privacy.
Under the SECURE Data Act and the GUARD Financial Data Act, companies would have to inform American users of data collection, sharing, and use; provide an option to delete or request a copy of personal data; and, in theory, allow consumers to opt-out of targeted advertising.
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