A new bipartisan proposal, the American Privacy Rights Act (APRA), has been introduced in Congress. It aims to limit the types of consumer data that companies can collect, retain, and use. The proposal suggests creating a national registry of data brokers and obligating these companies to offer users the option to opt out of having their data sold.
The APRA has incorporated provisions from California's privacy law and exempts small businesses, governments, and certain non-profits. However, it is still being determined whether the proposal will be approved.
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