State lawmakers move on consumer data protections following repeal of FCC rules

Lawmakers in Washington and Minnesota are moving forward on proposals to require internet service providers protect consumer data in the wake of President Trump signing a repeal of similar rules approved by the Federal Communications Commissions under the Obama administration.

The Washington state House on Wednesday approved legislation that would require ISPs to notify customers of a data breach within 45 days, while in Minnesota the legislature has scheduled a conference committee meeting for April 24 to hash out differences...