House Republicans unveiled the Secure Data Act, a draft bill that would let consumers opt out of targeted advertising, sales, and automated decisionmaking, require notice and data portability, impose limits on data collection, and expand FTC oversight of data brokers. Supporters say it creates enforceable protections and accountability, while critics argue it preempts stronger state laws, lacks a private right of action, contains loopholes, and does not sufficiently address AI-related privacy risks. #SecureDataAct #FederalTradeCommission
Keypoints
- The Secure Data Act would allow consumers to opt out of data collection for targeted advertising, sales, or automated decisionmaking.
- Companies must inform consumers when data is collected or used, provide portable copies, and secure parental consent for teenagers.
- Businesses would be limited to collecting data that is adequate, relevant, and reasonably necessary, with required disclosure of third-party sharing, including to foreign governments.
- The Federal Trade Commission would gain new authority over data brokers, requiring registration, a national registry, and compliance with data-minimization and security rules.
- Critics warn the draft preempts stronger state laws, lacks a private right of action, includes a 45-day curing period, and fails to address AI-related privacy harms.
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