Understand the Principles of the Consumer Data Privacy Act
Consumer Data Privacy Act Introduction When there is predictability and consistency concerning the rules and the enforcement of privacy safeguards, it benefits both consumers and companies. But unfortunately, they are at a disadvantage because they must traverse a complicated and inconsistent patchwork of legislation enacted by different states. Even though the United States has a long tradition of providing robust protection for personal privacy. In the United States Congress should adopt a Consumer Data Privacy Act framework that supersedes state law in all matters about the protection of personal data to provide consumers and businesses with certainty and consistency. Transparency Consumers should be given privacy notifications that are easy to understand and that companies will abide by. In addition, businesses should be open and honest about the data they gather, how they use it, and with whom they share it. Neutrality Towards the Industry These principles are no...