Washington, DC – In case you missed it, yesterday Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced landmark legislation to combat the growing data privacy crisis in America and bolster protection of Americans’ data. The Data Protection Act would create an independent federal agency, the Data Protection Agency (DPA), which would protect Americans’ data, safeguard their privacy, and ensure data practices are fair and transparent.
The rollout earned national headlines, particularly in the tech press. Check out some of the coverage below:
MSNBC: Sen. Gillibrand on MSNBC with Hallie Jackson
Politico: Gillibrand’s push for a new data protection agency
CNBC: Sen. Gillibrand proposes a new government agency to protect privacy on the internet
Roll Call: Gillibrand proposes data protection agency that could enforce its own rules
The Verge: Kirsten Gillibrand outlines new Data Protection Agency to take on Big Tech
Axios: Gillibrand proposes new Data Protection Agency
The Hill: Gillibrand proposes creating new digital privacy agency
Forbes: Gillibrand Calls For New Federal Data Privacy Watchdog
Yahoo: Gillibrand Calls For New Federal Data Privacy Watchdog
Tech Crunch: A new senate bill would create a US data protection agency
CNET: Senate bill proposes a Data Protection Agency to secure your privacy
Tech Spot: Senator Kirsten Gillibrand proposes new government agency for internet privacy
Protocol: Kirsten Gillibrand’s new bill would establish a US data protection agency
Engadget: Senator Kirsten Gillibrand calls for an EU-style Data Protection Agency
Gizmodo: How a New Proposed Data Protection Agency In the U.S. Might Work
Law 360: Senator Proposes Creating US Agency To Enforce Privacy
Security Magazine: US Sen. Gillibrand Announces Legislation To Create A Data Protection Agency
Adweek: New York Senator Proposes a Federal ‘Data Protection Agency’
Multichannel News: Gillibrand Bill Would Create Data Protection Agency
My Smart Choice: Senator Kirsten Gillibrand proposes new Data Protection Agency to overhaul data privacy
WebProNews: Senator Kirsten Gillibrand: ‘The U.S. Needs a Data Protection Agency’
MediaPost: Senate Democrat Wants To Create New Privacy Agency
Daily Dot: Gillibrand calls for new federal agency to protect data privacy rights
Cheddar Business: Data Protection Act
WBNG (CBS): Binghamton, NY – Data Protection Act
WBNG (CBS): Binghamton, NY – Data Protection Act
Spectrum News Central New York: Syracuse, NY – Data Protection Act
Spectrum News Capital Region: Albany, NY – Data Protection Act
Spectrum News Central New York: Binghamton, NY – Data Protection Act
WHEC (NBC): Rochester, NY – Data Protection Act
WENY (ABC): Elmira, NY – Data Protection Act