Statement On The Online Privacy Act

Washington DC – IA Senior Vice President, Global Government Affairs Michael Bloom issued the following statement on the Online Privacy Act: 

“The internet industry commends Congresswomen Eshoo and Lofgren for recognizing the urgent need for comprehensive federal privacy legislation and appreciates their hard work and commitment on this issue. More work remains to ensure all Americans get the strong, comprehensive privacy protections they deserve, while also safeguarding the U.S.’s position as a global leader in technology. The industry looks forward to working with Congress to pass an economy-wide federal privacy law that empowers people to better understand and control how the personal information they share is collected, used, and protected.” 

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