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Read. Follow. Verify.Senate Hearing on Data Security and Breach Notification Legislation
Record date · January 1, 2015
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What This Bill Does
This document is a transcript of a 2015 Senate subcommittee hearing regarding potential federal legislation for data security and how companies must notify consumers during data breaches. Industry experts, academic leaders, and state officials provided testimony to help shape future federal policy.
The hearing explored the creation of a uniform federal standard for data s, which would impact how businesses across the U.S. must report compromised consumer information and potentially override varying state-level notification laws.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Consumers
Consumers are affected by the standards governing how and when they are notified if their personal data is compromised.
Businesses and Financial Institutions
These entities are affected by potential new federal requirements for data protection and mandatory breach reporting procedures.
State Attorneys General
State officials are affected by potential federal legislation that could preempt or change existing state-level data breach notification laws.
Key Facts
- The hearing took place on February 5, 2015, in the Russell Senate Office Building.
- The session was held by the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product Safety, Insurance, and Data Security.
- The primary objective was to discuss legislative approaches to data security and breach notification requirements.
- Witnesses included representatives from the technology sector, retail industry, banking sector, academia, and state government.
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- The hearing included formal prepared statements from six primary witnesses and additional submissions for the record.
- The committee accepted written responses to follow-up questions from witnesses including Cheri F. McGuire, Mallory B. Duncan, Doug Johnson, and Yael Weinman.
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Federal vs. State Authority
The hearing highlights the ongoing tension in 2015 regarding whether federal data security standards should replace or supplement existing state-level notification laws.
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