A bipartisan, bicameral group of legislators has introduced the American Data Privacy and Protection Act, a comprehensive federal privacy proposal marking a breakthrough in years-long gridlock over the scope and nature of federal privacy legislation. It would create a comprehensive federal standard under the Federal Trade Commission, requiring companies to protect consumer data. On June 23, it was passed by a House consumer protection subcommittee, clearing the way for further consideration.
The proposal draws comparisons to other global privacy laws, such as the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation, but it is far from a replica of anything previously seen. That said, if it is enacted, companies could look to leverage earlier compliance efforts in some respects to meet the proposal’s requirements.
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