"Lack of Federal Data Privacy Law Seen Hurting IT Security"

Experts at a recent virtual conference by R Street, a non-profit think tank, discussed the issues of data privacy and data security. Lack of regulation passed by congress leaves many companies amassing large data on users, customers, and consumers. with no requirements on how to safeguard and manage the information. Several bills have been introduced by congress, but as yet nothing has made it into law. If consumers knew the extent that their information if collected and used, they might not be so willing to accept the absence of protections that could be required with a Federal data privacy law.

TechTarget reports "Lack of Federal Data Privacy Law Seen Hurting IT Security"

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