Experts say Congress should do more to keep data brokers from exposing Americans’ private information

Lawmakers also raised concerns about how data brokers sell Americans’ health data, including mental health and reproductive information.

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Rights groups: Kids’ online safety bill could put vulnerable teens at risk

The groups say the bill has laudable goals but could come with unintended consequences for vulnerable children.

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Privacy bill strips FCC oversight of telecom data abuse, worrying consumer advocates

The commission would no longer have the authority to enforce its privacy regulations for common carriers such as AT&T and Verizon.

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