Senators propose legislation to protect the privacy of users’ online data after Facebook hearing

Sens. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and John Kennedy (R-LA) will introduce legislation to protect the privacy of users’ online data. Though a bill has not been drafted yet, the legislation would, among other things, give users recourse options if their data is breached, and the right to opt out of data tracking and collection.

The proposed legislation will:

1. Give consumers the right to opt out and keep their information private by disabling data tracking and collection.
2. Give users greater access to and control over their data.
3. Require terms of service agreements to be written in “plain language.”
4. Ensure users can see what information about them has already been collected and shared,
5. Mandate that users be notified of a breach of their information within 72 hours.
6. Offer remedies for users when a breach occurs,
7. Require online platforms to have a privacy program in place.