Alan Butler Executive Director and President | Official website
Many of the data privacy laws enacted in recent years fall short of the standards set by Europe’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). These laws are often diluted versions of previous legislation, incorporating only the least stringent elements.
According to assessments by the Electronic Privacy Information Center and the U.S. PIRG Education Fund, nearly half of current state data privacy laws have been rated with an "F" grade. None have achieved an "A" rating. Critics point out that most existing data privacy laws contain numerous loopholes and exceptions. Additionally, states rarely provide for a private right of action—allowing consumers to sue—or establish well-funded enforcement agencies with adequate oversight authority.
