How to Kill a Data Security Bill

What’s happening? Florida was poised to pass a data security bill that put consumers in control of the use of their data, a a manner similar to California’s landmark legislation. The bill was a priority of the Speaker of the House and was in conference committee.

Why is this important? Florida’s largest companies hired 343 lobbyists.

How will this be important? The key talking point for both sides was whether Floridians should be in charge of their own data. Republicans supported protecting their own data, not allowing companies to make money off their data without consent, and a private cause of action to enforce violations.

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