CDT Supports Strong Privacy Bill in Maine

On May 5, CDT testified in support of a strong privacy bill in Maine that properly focused on data minimization as its core privacy protection. In our testimony, we noted a few places that could use improvement, such as broadening the minimization protections, narrowing the “knowledge” standard, and adding the private right of action back into the bill. We also opposed three other privacy bills, two of which would be harmful for privacy and would, in general, allow companies to continue engaging in the same privacy practices they’ve long engaged in, which place substantial burdens on individuals.”

Read the full testimony.