Common Sense Media Founder and CEO James Steyer lays out the three key reasons why individual state privacy laws would trump a federal mandate.
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Three unintended consequences of data privacy rules
Some will argue a strict data privacy regime will have a negative effect on growing companies, create conflicting requirements in other instances, and potentially cause impediments to corporate investigations. We explore all three.
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Point: Protecting privacy should be federal government’s job
Cameron F. Kerry, senior counsel at Sidley Austin, explains how a federal data privacy law could represent a win for business, privacy advocates, and consumers.
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What federal data privacy legislation might look like, and how you can prepare
Components from preexisting privacy laws are likely to compose a significant portion of the parameters into which a federal privacy mandate would fit, writes our guest columnist.
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A view from beyond the tech giants
Organizations in sectors outside of technology are voicing their opinions on what a data privacy regulation should entail.
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Tech companies push for national privacy framework
Commonalities among tech companies, when it comes to U.S. data privacy legislation, include a single-standard approach, elevating the FTC, and mandating a risk-based methodology.
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FAQ: Understanding U.S. privacy protections in place and under consideration
The following is a look at some of the many questions companies may have as debates continue over national and state laws and regulations pertaining to data privacy protections.
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Elements of a best-in-class data privacy program
Struggling to keep up with privacy regs? Stop the guesswork and follow these best practices for thinking strategically about how privacy practices fit into the overall business strategy.
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The coming wave of data privacy compliance challenges
International and domestic legislators and regulators threaten an end of the self-regulation of consumer data.
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EU regulator pushes for global consensus on data ethics
European Data Protection Supervisor Giovanni Buttarelli trumpeted the urgent need for a worldwide data ethics accord at a recent conference, warning that the rapid advance in global digital technologies mandates a global consensus on privacy.
