Democrat Renews Data Privacy Effort With First Bill of 2021 (1)

A House Democrat is introducing the first comprehensive federal privacy bill of the year after recent state efforts to protect consumer data underscored the need for a broad federal standard.

Legislation unveiled Wednesday by Rep. Suzan DelBene (Wash.) would allow consumers to access and correct their data and opt-in to sharing sensitive personal information, including financial data, biometric information, geolocation data, citizenship and immigration status, and information from children under 13.

DelBene’s Information Transparency and Personal Data Control Act marks Congress’ initial foray into privacy legislation this session, less than two weeks after Virginia joined California in the state-level push ...