As the trend of state laws granting more privacy and greater control over personal information continues in the US, the fate of privacy bills in Washington State, Oklahoma and Florida serve as a reminder that as with any other issue, political compromise is still a necessity in order for legislation to progress. This is an … Continue Reading
After advancing steadily in their respective legislatures the first few months of 2021, the Oklahoma Computer Data Privacy Act has seemingly died, and the Washington Privacy Act may run into similar roadblocks it faced in prior years. After passing the Oklahoma House in early March, the Oklahoma bill grinded to a halt the first week … Continue Reading
A new privacy bill is gaining steam in the Oklahoma legislature. On March 4, the Oklahoma Computer Data Privacy Act (HB 1602) passed the state House of Representatives by a vote of 85-11. If enacted in its current form, the bill would take effect on January 1, 2023, at the same as the California Privacy … Continue Reading