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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This poll, in partnership with Morning Consult, found that creating a national healthcare claims database, or All Payer Claims Database (APCD), raises concerns among Americans over the privacy of their personal healthcare information.
C_TEC released it’s first of two data privacy reports on July 11th. The report analyzes costs and benefits of data regulations—looking at the harm from data incidents like breach and identity theft weighed against the costs of overregulation. The second report (scheduled for release later this year) will focus on data for good–analyzing how technology and data are improving the core business models of companies.
Revolutionary technologies and new methods to distribute content are enabling consumers to access video streaming on virtually any connected device from any location.
U.S. Chamber Comments to the Federal Trade Commission supporting a national privacy framework.
Letter to California Attorney General Xavier Becerra regarding the California Consumer Privacy Act rulemaking process. This letter urges the consideration of the principles espoused by the model legislation in order to develop greater certainty for both consumers and business.
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce respectfully submits this letter for the record for the hearing entitled “Protecting Consumer Privacy in the Era of Big Data,” and commends the Subcommittee for taking the lead in bringing together stakeholders to address this critically important issue.
Comments to the FTC calling for a national privacy framework that is risk-based.
Re: Developing the Administration’s Approach to Consumer Privacy (Docket No. 180821780-8780-01)
This Coalition letter was sent to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, & Transportation, calling for a federal privacy law in advance of the Committee’s hearing on consumer privacy.