State privacy bills, activity in California loom large over efforts to move federal legislation in ‘21

Industry groups will be keeping a close eye on legislation moving in several states to establish privacy regimes, while continuing to push for a first-ever federal law setting consistent privacy and data security standards across the country.

Differences over the role of law enforcement and state pre-emption are major sticking points for BSA-The Software Alliance and U.S. Chamber of Commerce, both of which are hoping Congress can build on efforts in the 116th session and reach an agreement that works...