Summary: Two state regulators are urging a congressional working group not to create a federal data privacy law that would override existing state regulations, arguing that such preemption could weaken protections. They advocate for states to maintain their strong privacy laws while supporting the establishment of a federal baseline for protections. Industry groups, on the other hand, have pushed for uniformity through federal legislation to mitigate compliance challenges with disparate state laws.
Affected: California Privacy Protection Agency, New Jersey Attorney General’s Office, U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Keypoints :
- State regulators contend that existing state privacy laws are more stringent than potential federal regulations.
- The regulators argue that state laws help establish consistent and innovative solutions to privacy challenges.
- Industry groups advocate for federal preemption, citing difficulties with compliance across varying state laws.
Source: https://therecord.media/data-privacy-law-state-lobby-congress