Gary Shapiro CEO at Consumer Technology Association | Official website
The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) has issued a statement regarding the American Privacy Rights Act, with CEO Gary Shapiro expressing the organization's support for the initiative. Shapiro emphasized the importance of a federal data privacy law to safeguard consumers' personal information and foster innovation in emerging technologies like artificial intelligence.
Shapiro stated, “The Consumer Technology Association appreciates this bipartisan, bicameral effort to pass a federal data privacy law to protect consumers’ personal information. CTA has long advocated that a uniform federal privacy law is needed for innovation to thrive and American leadership in emerging technologies like artificial intelligence."
The CTA CEO further highlighted the association's endorsement of a national privacy standard that preempts state laws, aiming to provide legal clarity for companies to operate while ensuring consistent protections for consumers across state borders. Shapiro expressed eagerness to collaborate on this endeavor with the Senate Commerce and House Energy & Commerce committees.
The CTA's stance underscores the importance of establishing a comprehensive federal framework for data privacy regulations, aligning with the organization's commitment to championing technological advancement while prioritizing consumer protection.
