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Lawmakers unveil new bipartisan digital privacy bill after years of impasse

It gives Congress a chance to pass digital privacy rights.

A pair of bipartisan lawmakers released a new comprehensive privacy proposal on Sunday, the first sign in years that Congress could have a shot at breaking the long-standing impasse in passing such protections. Cantwell objected to the hurdles the earlier bill put in place for individuals to sue for alleged violations of their privacy rights, an E&C aide noted on the call with reporters, like requiring them to notify their state attorney general and the Federal Trade Commission before filing suit. While the two Washington state lawmakers did not name their ranking members, Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Rep. Frank Pallone (D-NJ), as co-sponsors of the proposal, an E&C aide told reporters that Rodgers has had “positive conversations” with both on the subject of privacy.

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