Designing a Federal Privacy Standard, With Rep. Suzan DelBene (D-WA)

Congress is rightly considering substantial reforms to federal
data-privacy law. In particular, there is a pressing need to
preempt states from subjecting organizations to multiple,
conflicting privacy rules. The debate now is not over whether to
pass new legislation, but how to design such a law to protect
consumers while encouraging continued innovation. Rob and Jackie
discuss one proposal with its sponsor, Rep. Suzan DelBene (D-WA),
honorary co-chair of ITIF. 


Mentioned


Robert D. Atkinson, Daniel Castro, and Doug Brake,
“Technology Should Be Part of Any Stimulus Plan,” ITIF Innovation
Files blog post, March 13, 2020. 

Office of Rep. Suzan DelBene (D-WA), “DelBene Introduces
Legislation to Protect Consumer Privacy,” news release, March 29,
2019. 

ITIF, “DelBene Privacy Bill Would Protect Consumers Without
Undermining Innovation,” news release, March 29, 2019. 

ITIF, “ECJ’s Irresponsible Decision in Schrems Case Will
Wreak Havoc on Global Data Flows,” news release, July 16,
2020. 



Related


Daniel Castro, Ben Miller, and Adams Nager, “Unlocking the
Potential of Physician-to-Patient Telehealth Services” (ITIF, May
2014).

Daniel Castro, “5 Lessons the U.S. Can Learn from European
Privacy Efforts,” Government Technology, July-August, 2019.