Data Privacy
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The Federal Trade Commission's recent actions show its sustained willingness to exceed its authority in consumer protection matters.
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Data can unlock innovation—in everything from manufacturing and medicine to public safety and financial services. Today’s economy relies on data, but a patchwork of data privacy laws introduced in more than 25 states is creating confusion for businesses of all sizes. The U.S. Chamber is urging Congress to pass a national data privacy law. This will protect all Americans equally, no matter where they live, providing a clear set of rules for all businesses, no matter where they operate.
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Here's how the FTC is working to address several important technology issues, including data privacy, artificial intelligence, and ongoing process changes.
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Mr. William McGeveranReporter, ULC Collection and Use of Personally Identifiable DataMondale Hall229 19th Avenue, SouthMinneapolis, MN 55455 RE: April Revision of Model Draft for Collection and Use of PersonallyIdentifiable Data Act (“Draft Act”) Dear Mr. McGeveran:
"The Chamber agrees that uniformity should be the ultimate goal with regard to privacy policy and for this reason believes that only a national privacy law is properly suited to provide protections to all Americans equally."
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Technology Engagement Center (“C_TEC”) applauds the Committee on Commerce, Science, & Transportation (“the Committee”) for recognizing the importance of data and technology in addressing the coronavirus pandemic by holding its paper hearing on “Enlisting Big Data in the Fight Against Coronavirus.” The Chamber believes that data will be a powerful tool for healthcare workers, epidemiologists and supply chain managers to tackle the challenges brought by the pandemic.
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce (“Chamber”) respectfully submits these comments in response to the second set of modifications to the proposed regulations (“Proposed Regulations”) to implement the California Consumer Privacy Act (“Act” or “CCPA”).
Washington, D.C. — Thomas Quaadman, Executive Vice President, U.S. Chamber Technology Engagement Center (C_TEC) issued the following statement today in response to Senator Jerry Moran’s introduction of the Consumer Data Privacy and Security Act of 2020:
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce (“the Chamber”) and the U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform (“ILR”), believe that consumers deserve to know that their privacy is respected and protected. It is for this reason that the Chamber supports passage of a national privacy standard that protects all Americans equally. At the same time, the Chamber commends Senator Reuven Carlyle for his leadership in recognizing the importance of protecting consumer privacy. The Chamber supports many of the consumer rights included in the Senate version of SB 6281, the Washington Privacy Act (“WPA”).
The use of data is expanding at a rapid pace. Today a smartphone can process more data than what was used in the Apollo spacecraft that landed on the moon. The Data Revolution creates many concerns about issues like privacy and security but it also poses many new opportunities to improve society by enhancing public and personal security, expanding financial inclusion, promoting economic development, bolstering public health and fostering innovation through tools like Artificial Intelligence to solve the challenges of tomorrow.
This Hill letter was sent to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform, on a hearing entitled, "Facial Recognition Technology (Part III): Ensuring Commercial Transparency and Accuracy."
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce respectfully submits these comments to the Federal Trade Commission in response to its request for comment in connection with its Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (“COPPA”) Rule Review.
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce respectfully submits these comments in response to the proposed California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA” or “Act”) regulations put forward by the Attorney General.