The Council for Citizens Against Government Waste (CCAGW) applauds the introduction of legislation to establish a national data privacy framework. While prior efforts to enact such legislation were not successful, this could all change thanks to the work of the Data Privacy Working Group, which led to the April 23, 2026, introduction of H.R. 8413, […]
Europe’s Privacy Rules Should Not Shape America’s
By Roslyn Layton, Ph.D., Executive Vice President, Strand Consult and Deborah Collier, Vice President for Policy and Government Affairs, Citizens Against Government Waste The United States is currently operating under a fragmented system of privacy regulations because Congress has not yet enacted a national framework to regulate consumer data privacy and security. States have sought […]
Reflecting on Privacy Laws During Data Privacy Week
Data Privacy Week is an opportunity to review can be done to protect data and learn what privacy laws are being proposed.
FTC Budget Request Would Lead to More Interference and Less Innovation
Congress should reject the FTC’s bloated budget request and stop the agency from getting more power.
Florida’s So-Called Data Privacy Bills Will Devastate the Economy
A new law could prevent Florida small businesses from reaching their customers online.
House Renews Consideration of Privacy Legislation
House subcommittee holds hearing to discuss what should be included in legislation to protect consumer data privacy.
Data Privacy Day Is a Reminder That a National Framework is Necessary
Data Privacy Day is an opportunity for all Americans and Congress to learn more about protecting the privacy of personal data.
The Clock is Running Out on Antitrust Legislation
Despite its name, the American Innovation and Choice Online Act will stifle innovation.
FTC Is Invading Privacy by Overreaching on Regulations
On August 10, 2022, the FTC announced it would be potentially writing new rules regulating consumer data privacy.
State Legislative Sessions Underscore the Need for a National Privacy Framework
In 2022, Connecticut and Utah added to the growing patchwork of state privacy laws, adding to the need for a national framework.




