"New Data Protection Act Calls for Jail Time, Fines"

A new Consumer Data Protection Act has recently been proposed by Oregon Senator, Ron Wyden. The aim of the bill is to hold companies more accountable for bolstering their cybersecurity and data privacy through the implementation of strict penalties, which include fines and prison time. The bill would be affect companies that have over $50 in revenue and personal information belonging to more than 1 million people. This article continues to discuss the proposal and exclusions of the new Consumer Data Protection Act.

Infosecurity Magazine reports "New Data Protection Act Calls for Jail Time, Fines"