Commerce Committee Chairs Cantwell, McMorris Rodgers Unveil Historic Draft Comprehensive Data Privacy Legislation

Senate Commerce Committee Chairwoman Maria Cantwell (D-WA) and House Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris (R-WA) unveiled the American Privacy Rights Act. This comprehensive draft legislation sets clear, national data privacy rights and protections for Americans, eliminates the existing patchwork of state comprehensive data privacy laws and establishes robust enforcement mechanisms to hold violators accountable, including a private right of action for individuals. The American Privacy Rights Act: 

• Establishes Foundational Uniform National Data Privacy Rights for Americans 
• Gives Americans the Ability to Enforce Their Data Privacy Rights
• Protects Americans’ Civil Rights
• Holds Companies Accountable and Establishes Strong Data Security Obligations
• Focuses on the Business of Data, Not Mainstreet Business