The Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) was mentioned in The Verge’s coverage of the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s sudden cancellation of a markup session to discuss 11 bills, including the American Privacy Rights Act (APRA) and the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA). This development comes amid heightened scrutiny of tech companies’ data privacy practices.
Following the cancellation, SIIA, along with other industry groups, responded to the revised APRA draft. SIIA President Chris Mohr praised the removal of specific provisions but highlighted ongoing issues with definitions of sensitive data and contextual advertising limits. Mohr emphasized the importance of getting federal privacy legislation right, advocating for responsible regulation to ensure a safe online experience.
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