Enter the lobbyists: A draft federal privacy act has DC buzzing. But it’s just a bill—and it’s a long, long journey to be a law.

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A draft federal privacy act called the American Privacy Rights Act (APRA) has been proposed, which aims to create the first-ever national data privacy standard. The bill would restrict consumer data collection, give individuals control over their personal information, and establish enforcement mechanisms. However, Big Tech companies have expressed concerns about certain aspects of the bill. The APRA is seen as a significant step towards a U.S. privacy law.

Here Comes the US GDPR: ‘APRA’ — the American Privacy Rights Act