Congress Should Write Privacy Rules, Not the FTC
This week, President Biden nominated Alvaro Bedoya, privacy activist and head of Georgetown University’s Center on Privacy and Technology, to replace outgoing Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Commissioner… Read More
TecTalk with Representative Jay Obernolte (R-CA)
Join the Chamber Technology Engagement Center (C_TEC) on Thursday, October 14, at 1:00 p.m. ET, for a TecTalk with Representative Jay Obernolte (CA-8) on data privacy, artificial intelligence, and more pressing tech issues. The… Read More
Coalition Letter Urging Congress to Pass National Privacy Legislation
Dear Chair Cantwell and Ranking Member Wicker: We, the undersigned associations, thank you for holding the upcoming hearing, “Protecting Consumer Privacy.” Data has helped keep the “digital lights” on for small business struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic, bolsters public health, and… Read More
Tech Policies that Help Small Businesses Thrive
Operating a small business during the pandemic is undoubtedly difficult but technology is helping companies stay afloat and thrive by adopting new business models. Take, for example… Read More
C_TEC Statement Applauding Introduction of the SAFE DATA Act
In response to the introduction of the Setting an American Framework to Ensure Data Access, Transparency, and Accountability (SAFE DATA) Act, C_TEC Vice President Jordan Crenshaw issued the following statement:… Read More
Coalition Letter to ULC on Collection and Use of Personally Identifying Data Act
Uniform Law Commission111 N. Wabash Ave Suite 1010Chicago, IL 60602 RE: Collection and Use of Personally Identifiable Data Dear Commissioners: While we appreciate the Commission’s attempt to craft model… Read More
U.S. Chamber Applauds Passage of the U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, Focus on R&D Investments to Help American Competitiveness
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The following statement can be attributed to Neil Bradley, executive vice president and chief policy officer U.S. Chamber of Commerce, on passage of the U.S. Innovation and Competition… Read More
U.S. Chamber Comment Letter on the Uniform Personal Data Act (UDPA)
Harvey Perlman, ChairJane Bambauer, ReporterCollection and Use of Personally Identifiable DataUniform Law Commission111 N. Wabash AveSuite 1010Chicago, IL 60602 Dear Chairman Perlman and Reporter Bambauer: The U.S. Chamber of Commerce… Read More
U.S. Chamber Comments to the ULC on the Collection and Use of Personally Identifiable Data Act
Harvey Perlman, ChairJane Bambauer, ReporterCollection and Use of Personally Identifiable DataUniform Law Commission111 N. Wabash AveSuite 1010Chicago, IL 60602 Dear Chairman Perlman and Reporter Bambauer: The U.S. Chamber of Commerce… Read More
U.S. Chamber Praises National Privacy Bill Introduced by Rep. DelBene
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce applauded the introduction of the Information Transparency & Personal Data Control Act. This legislation, introduced by U.S. Representative… Read More
U.S. Chamber Letter of Support for the Information Transparency & Personal Data Control Act
The Honorable Suzan DelBeneU.S. House of RepresentativesWashington, DC 20515Dear Representative DelBene: The U.S. Chamber of Commerce applauds your leadership in introducing the Information Transparency & Personal Data Control Act, and… Read More
Testimony on R&D Before the U.S. House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology
BEFORE THE U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON SCIENCE, SPACE, AND TECHNOLOGY Hearing on “Building Back the U.S. Research Enterprise: COVID Impacts and Recovery” Testimony of Tom… Read More
C_TEC Testimony Against North Dakota HB 1330 on Data Privacy
ON: HB 1330 Data Privacy BillTO: North Dakota House Industry, Business & Labor CommitteeDATE: February 9, 2021 BEFORE THE NORTH DAKOTA HOUSE INDUSTRY, BUSINESS & LABOR COMMITTEEHearing on HB 1330… Read More
U.S. Chamber Comments to the FTC on Data Privacy Principles
Mr. Donald S. Clark Federal Trade Commission Office of the Secretary Constitution Center 400 7th Street, SW 5th Floor, Suite 5610 (Annex A) Washington, DC 20024 Re: Hearings on Competition and Consumer Protection in the… Read More
U.S. Chamber Letter to NTIA on the Importanca National Privacy Network
National Telecommunications & Information AdministrationU.S. Department of Commerce1401 Constitution Avenue, NWRoom 4725Attn: Privacy RFCWashington, D.C. 20230 Re: Developing the Administration’s Approach to Consumer Privacy (Docket No. 180821780-8780-01) To Whom It… Read More
C_TEC Comments to NIST on the Development of a Privacy Framework
Katie McFarlandNational Institute of Standards and Technology100 Bureau Drive, Stop 2000Gaithersburg, MD 20899 Re: Developing a Privacy Framework Ms. McFarland: The U.S. Chamber of Commerce (“Chamber”) respectfully submits these comments… Read More
2021 Data Privacy
Download the 2021 Data Privacy Heat Map (Download the 2020 Map) Alabama HB 216 (Lipscomb)—“The Alabama Consumer Privacy Act” is effectively… Read More
2020 Provided Anything but a Clear Vision for Privacy, but 2021 Can
In January, policymakers in Washington and state capitals were focused on comprehensive privacy legislation as news reports of the novel coronavirus were only beginning to come out of China. Nearly… Read More
American Innovation Requires A National Policy Upgrade
With all that 2020 has thrown at us, America’s tech companies are helping us cope. America’s technology companies are keeping us connected to work and learn, developing the next cures… Read More
U.S. Chamber Unveils 2021 Technology Policy Agenda
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Chamber’s Technology Engagement Center (C_TEC) today unveiled its 2021 technology policy agenda at its virtual event, “American Innovators: America’s Next Tech Upgrade.” The event brought together policymakers and… Read More
Data for Good and the Need for a National Strategy
Data has long been a driver of the United States’ 21st century economic leadership in analytics in the areas of financial inclusion, public health, and safety. The COVID-19 pandemic has… Read More
C_TEC Letter on the Need for a National Privacy Law
Dear Chairman Wicker and Ranking Member Cantwell: The U.S. Chamber of Commerce appreciates your leadership in working to protect consumers with national privacy legislation and appreciates the opportunity to provide… Read More
U.S. Chamber Letter on S. 4286 and H.R. 7308, “Research Investment to Spark the Economy (RISE) Act”
Dear Chairman Wicker, Chairwoman Johnson, and Ranking Members Cantwell and Lucas: The U.S. Chamber of Commerce supports S. 4286 and H.R. 7308, the “Research Investment to Spark the Economy (RISE)… Read More
U.S. Chamber Letter Opposing California Contact Tracing Privacy Bills
The Honorable Anthony PortantinoChairSenate Appropriations CommitteeState Capitol Room 3086Sacramento, CA 95814 The Honorable Patricia BatesVice-ChairSenate Appropriations CommitteeState Capitol Room 3048Sacramento, CA 95814 Dear Senators Portantino and Bates, The… Read More
How Innovation is Accelerating to Meet Coronavirus Challenges
During the coronavirus pandemic, technological innovation has progressed on an expedited timeline to meet new and emerging challenges, according to industry leaders at a recent virtual event hosted by the… Read More
TecNation: How The American Economy is Benefiting from Innovations in Technology
The coronavirus pandemic has brought to light the importance of technology and data in our economy, as businesses have utilized technological tools to continue to serve customers and those in… Read More
Supplementary Comments to the ULC on the “Draft Act”
Mr. William McGeveranReporter, ULC Collection and Use of Personally Identifiable DataMondale Hall229 19th Avenue, SouthMinneapolis, MN 55455 RE: April Revision of Model Draft for Collection and Use of Personally Identifiable… Read More
Comments to the Uniform Law Commission on the “Draft Act”
Mr. William McGeveranReporter, ULC Collection and Use of Personally Identifiable DataMondale Hall229 19th Avenue, SouthMinneapolis, MN 55455 RE: April Revision of Model Draft for Collection and Use of Personally Identifiable… Read More
U.S. Chamber Letter on Enlisting Data in the Fight Against Coronavirus
Dear Chairman Wicker and Ranking Member Cantwell: The U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Technology Engagement Center (“C_TEC”) applauds the Committee on Commerce, Science, & Transportation (“the Committee”) for recognizing the importance… Read More
CCPA Comment Letter
Ms. Lisa B. KimPrivacy Regulations CoordinatorCalifornia Office of the Attorney General300 South Spring Street, First FloorLos Angeles, California 90013 RE: Second Set of Modifications to Text of Proposed Regulations… Read More
Digital Due Process Legislation is Overdue
During the Reagan administration when the 1986 Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA) was first passed, the concept of email was known to very few people but… Read More
Here’s Where Things Stand on the FCC’s Set-Top Box and Broadband Privacy Regulations
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) had a busy summer. Chairman Tom Wheeler’s aggressive regulatory agenda encountered a court victory regarding net neutrality and a defeat to its … Read More
FCC’s Idea of a Broadband Privacy ‘Compromise’ Involves Few Compromises
Most people at some point have heard the “trick question” that asks “which weighs more: a ton of feathers or a ton of stone?” In the same vein, the Federal… Read More
Here are the Facts. Congress Did Not Give Away Your Internet Privacy.
On Tuesday, the House of Representatives sent a bill to President Donald Trump using the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to roll back the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) midnight … Read More
U.S. Chamber Applauds Sen. Moran’s Leadership on Data Privacy
Washington, D.C. — Thomas Quaadman, Executive Vice President, U.S. Chamber Technology Engagement Center (C_TEC) issued the following statement today in response to Senator Jerry Moran’s introduction of the Consumer Data Privacy… Read More
U.S. Chamber Letter on SB 6281, the Washington Privacy Act (“WPA”)
Dear Speaker Jinkins and Senate Majority Leader Billig: The U.S. Chamber of Commerce (“the Chamber”) and the U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform (“ILR”), believe that consumers deserve to know… Read More
U.S. Chamber Report Highlights Overlooked Societal Benefits of Data
Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Technology Engagement Center (C_TEC), in partnership with PERC Solutions, released a new report today that revealed unexpected and often overlooked ways data… Read More
Data: A Force for Good
Many Americans, if asked how data impacts them personally, would likely point to the convenience of social media, email, and online sales. But the societal benefits of data are manifold—and… Read More
Data for Good: Promoting Safety, Health, and Inclusion
The use of data is expanding at a rapid pace. Today a smartphone can process more data than what was used in the Apollo spacecraft that landed on the moon. Read More
Donohue: States Regulating National Policy Issues ‘Presents Challenges and Uncertainties for Business’
U.S. Chamber of Commerce CEO Tom Donohue warned today in his State of American Business speech that an emerging patchwork of state regulations on national economic issues presents challenges and… Read More
U.S. Chamber Letter on the Hearing, “Facial Recognition Technology (Part III): Ensuring Commercial Transparency and Accuracy”
Dear Chairwoman Maloney and Ranking Member Jordan: The U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Technology Engagement Center (C_TEC) respectfully submits the following statement for the record for… Read More
Proposed California Consumer Privacy Act Regulations
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce respectfully submits these comments in response to the proposed California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA” or “Act”) regulations put forward by the Attorney General. Read More
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Releases Facial Recognition Policy Principles
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Chamber’s Technology Engagement Center (C_TEC) released facial recognition policy principles today to guide policymakers as they consider legislative proposals pertaining to the development and use of facial… Read More
COPPA Rule Review
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce respectfully submits these comments to the Federal Trade Commission in response to its request for comment in connection with its Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act… Read More
U.S. Chamber Statement on Democrats Federal Privacy Principles
WASHINGTON D.C. – Tim Day, senior vice president, U.S. Chamber’s Technology Engagement Center (C_TEC), issued the following statement today in response to Senate Democrats unveiling a new set of data privacy… Read More
Midlands Voices: How California’s data privacy rules could impact Nebraska businesses
With its growing number of tech firms, startups and incubators, Omaha is proof that innovation is not exclusive to the coasts, and that’s why the U.S. Chamber brought its TecNation… Read More
Privacy for U.S. Consumers and Businesses – It’s Possible
It’s not every day the U.S. Chamber of Commerce calls for regulation, but when it comes to data privacy, that is exactly what we are doing. We recognize the significant… Read More
Illinois data centers: Powering economic growth and opportunity
This summer, the governor signed a data center incentive into law, opening up Illinois for what could be hundreds of millions of investment dollars in the state. Here’s what he… Read More
California Privacy Letter
Californians deserve to have their privacy protected in ways that are both strong and responsibly implemented. In this letter, organizations representing every sector of the American economy strongly urge California… Read More
TecNation: Chicago
TechNation will engage the public about the positive personal aspects of data collection, how it is transforming people’s lives, and how they are empowered to use data to make life… Read More
‘A Patchwork is Not Acceptable’: Making the Case for a National Privacy Law
It’s unusual for businesses to ask the federal government to regulate. But with the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and California moving ahead with its own data privacy… Read More
We Need Federal Data Privacy Legislation
Americans today enjoy more purchasing options, higher-quality products, and lower out-of-pocket costs than ever before. Our consumer-friendly marketplace has helped drive the last several years of economic growth, while improving… Read More
Data Flows, Technology, & the Need for National Privacy Legislation
C_TEC released it’s first of two data privacy reports on July 11th. The report analyzes costs and benefits of data regulations—looking at the harm from data incidents like breach and… Read More
#DataDoneRight
Join the U.S. Chamber of Commerce for a summit for all things related to data privacy. A day of programming will feature discussions on the policy issues surrounding consumer data… Read More
TecNation: Seattle
Join C_TEC for a data-driven event focused on the transformative nature of technology and how it affects rural America. July 22, 2019 12:45 PM – 6:00 PM Pacific Time SURF… Read More
TecNation: Indianapolis
On March 19th, C_TEC visited Indianapolis for the first stop in our 10-city TecNation tour. There is no doubt Indiana is leading the way in using tech to enhance the… Read More
TecNation: Columbus
Join C_TEC for a data driven event focused on the transformative nature of technology and how it affects rural America. July 16, 2019 12:45 PM – 6:00 PMEastern Time COSI… Read More
The Public’s View on Technology and Data
C_TEC periodically conducts public opinion research to gauge consumer attitudes towards technology and data. In January, C_TEC held focus groups in Jackson, MS; Washington, DC; and Seattle, WA that informed… Read More
Chamber Comments to FTC On Data Privacy
Friday, May 31, 2019 – 9:45am Via Electronic Filing Ms. April Tabor Acting Secretary Federal Trade Commission Office of the Secretary Constitution Center 400 7th Street, SW 5th Floor, Suite… Read More
Key Vote Letter to House Supporting CRA Resolution Repealing FCC Broadband Privacy Rule
Monday, March 27, 2017 – 3:15pm TO THE MEMBERS OF THE U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES: The U.S. Chamber of Commerce supports S.J. Res. 34, which would repeal the Federal Communication… Read More
Key Vote Letter to Senate Supporting CRA Resolution Repealing FCC Broadband Privacy Rule
Wednesday, March 22, 2017 – 5:15pm The U.S. Chamber of Commerce supports S.J. Res. 34, which would repeal the Federal Communication Commission’s “Broadband Privacy Rule” and will consider including votes… Read More
Comments to FCC Supporting Petition for Reconsideration of Broadband Privacy Rule
VIA ELECTRONIC FILING TO: Ms. Marlene DortchSecretaryFederal Communications Commission445 12th Street, NWWashington, DC 20554 RE: Comments in Support of Petitions for Reconsideration in the Matter of Protecting the Privacy of Customers of… Read More
Lessons from Antitrust: The Path to a More Coherent Privacy Policy
A recent report from the U.S, Chamber of Commerce Foundation seeks to address the long awaited changes in how the FTC and other agencies regulate privacy policies. The… Read More
Multi-Association Letter to House Judiciary Supporting H.R. 387, the Email Privacy Act
Dear Chairman Goodlatte and Ranking Member Conyers, We, the undersigned civil society organizations, companies and trade associations, write to express our support for the Email Privacy Act (H.R. 387). The… Read More
Multi-Association Letter to Congressional Leadership Supporting CRA of FCC Broadband Privacy Rule
Dear Speaker Ryan, Majority Leader McConnell, Leader Pelosi and Leader Schumer: Consumers have embraced the dynamism of today’s internet, and have come to expect a seamless and consistent online experience… Read More
Multi-Association Hill Letter to Senate Commerce Committee on FCC Proposed Broadband Privacy Rule
Wednesday, September 14, 2016 – 4:30pm Dear Chairman Thune and Ranking Member Nelson: We, the undersigned trade associations, collectively represent hundreds of companies from small businesses to household brands engaging… Read More
Multi-Association Letter to House E&C on Proposed Broadband Privacy Rule
Tuesday, July 12, 2016 – 9:45am Dear Chairman Walden and Ranking Member Eshoo: We, the undersigned business associations and businesses write to express gratitude for the House Subcommittee on Communications… Read More
Multi-Association Letter to House E&C Subcommittee on FCC Proposed Broadband Privacy Rule
Monday, June 13, 2016 – 4:45pm Dear Chairman Walden and Ranking Member Eshoo: We, the undersigned trade associations, collectively represent hundreds of companies from small businesses to household brands engaging… Read More
Comments to FCC on Proposed Broadband Privacy Rules
Thursday, May 26, 2016 – 12:00pm TO: Ms. Marlene DortchSecretaryFederal Communications Commission445 12th Street, NWWashington, DC 20554 RE: Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services (WC Docket No. Read More
Multi-Association Letter to Senate Judiciary Supporting the Email Privacy Act
Tuesday, May 24, 2016 – 5:45pm Dear Chairman Grassley and Ranking Member Leahy, We, the undersigned civil society organizations, companies and trade associations, write to express our support for the… Read More
Multi-Association Letter to Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on FCC Proposed Privacy Rule
Tuesday, May 10, 2016 – 4:45pm Dear Senator Flake and Senator Franken: The undersigned trade associations collectively represent hundreds of companies, from small businesses to household brands, which engage in… Read More
Multi-Association Letter to House Supporting H.R. 699, the Email Privacy Act
Tuesday, April 26, 2016 – 3:15pm We, the undersigned civil society organizations, companies and trade associations, write to express our support for the Email Privacy Act (H.R. 699). The Act… Read More
Multi-Association Request for Extension of Comments to FCC on Proposed Privacy Rule for Broadband Internet Providers
Wednesday, April 20, 2016 – 4:30pm TO: Ms. Marlene H. Dortch. SecretaryFederal Communications Commission445 12th St., SW, Room TW-A325,Washington, D.C. 20554 RE: WC Docket No. 16-106 Dear Ms. Dortch, We, the undersigned,… Read More
Multi-Organization Letter to Senate Judiciary Supporting the ECPA Amendments Act
Thursday, January 22, 2015 – 10:45am Dear Chairman Grassley and Ranking Member Leahy, We, the undersigned companies and organizations, are writing to urge speedy consideration of Sen. Leahy’s and Sen. Read More
Multi-Organization Letter to House Judiciary Supporting the Email Privacy Act
Thursday, January 22, 2015 – 11:00am Dear Chairman Goodlatte and Ranking Member Conyers, We, the undersigned companies and organizations, are writing to urge speedy consideration of Rep. Yoder and Rep. Read More
Comments to NIST Regarding its Privacy Engineering Initiative
Friday, October 10, 2014 – 11:30am Submitted by email to privacyeng@nist.gov Ms. Diane HoneycuttSecretaryComputer Security DivisionNational Institute of Standards and Technology100 Bureau Drive, Stop 8930Gaithersburg, MD 20899 Dear Ms. Honeycutt:… Read More
Multi-Organization Letter to Senate Leadership Supporting Legislation Updating the Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA)
Tuesday, September 9, 2014 – 5:00pm Dear Leader Reid, We write to urge you to bring to the floor S. 607, the bipartisan Leahy-‐Lee bill updating the Electronic Communications Privacy… Read More
Multi-Organization Letter to House Leadership Supporting Legislation Updating the Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA)
Tuesday, September 9, 2014 – 5:15pm Dear Leader McCarthy, We write to urge you to bring to the floor H.R. 1852, the bipartisan Yoder-Polis bill updating the Electronic Communications Privacy… Read More
Comments to FTC on Big Data Workshop
Friday, August 15, 2014 – 4:45pm VIA ELECTRONIC FILING TO: Mr. Donald S. ClarkSecretaryFederal Trade Commission600 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Room H-113 (Annex X)Washington, DC 20580 RE: Big Data: A Tool for Inclusion… Read More
Comments to NTIA on Big Data and Consumer Privacy in the Internet Economy
Tuesday, August 5, 2014 – 12:00pm VIA ELECTRONIC FILING TO: Attn: Privacy RFC 2014U.S. Department of Commerce1401 Constitution Avenue, NW, Room 4725Washington, DC 20230 RE: Big Data and Consumer Privacy in… Read More
Hill Letter Opposing S. 2171, the Location Privacy Protection Act
Wednesday, June 11, 2014 – 5:00pm Dear Chairman Franken and Ranking Member Flake: The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the world’s largest business federation representingthe interests of more than three million… Read More
Comments to FTC on Consumer Generated and Controlled Health Data
VIA ELECTRONIC FILING TO: Mr. Donald S. ClarkSecretaryFederal Trade Commission600 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Room H-113 (Annex J)Washington, DC 20580 RE: Spring Privacy Series: Consumer Generated and Controlled Health Data, Project No.P145401… Read More
Multi-Organization Letter to President Obama Supporting ECPA Reform
Monday, April 28, 2014 – 3:30pm President Barack H. ObamaThe White House1600 Pennsylvania Ave NWWashington, DC 20500 Dear Mr. President: We write today to urge you to support reform of… Read More
Comment Letter on FCC Process
Monday, March 31, 2014 – 12:00pm TO: Federal Communications Commission RE: Report on FCC Process Reform, GN Docket No. 14-25 The U.S. Chamber of Commerce (“Chamber”) respectfully submits these comments tothe Federal… Read More
Request for Stay of Effective Date of Amended Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act Rule
Wednesday, April 24, 2013 – 8:00pm On: Request for Stay of Effective Date of Amended Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act Rule… Read More
Coalition Letter Requesting Extension of Time for Compliance with Amendments to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule
Tuesday, April 23, 2013 – 8:00pm To: Donald S. Clark, Secretary, Federal Trade Commission On: Extension of Time for Compliance with Amendments to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule From: (see… Read More