Harrisburg, Pa. – January 30, 2025 – During the Data Privacy of Senators of PA Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery) i Boscola fox (D-18 Lehigh/Northampton) announced plans to restore Legislation aimed at protecting Pennsylvania’s privacy rights.
It is no secret that Internet platforms have the ability to separate comprehensive – sometimes sensitive – data from users to raise commitment and profit thanks to advertising companies. But far too often this goal has the cost of a user.
“Social media managers and online sellers make record profits by selling our data” he said Dream. Collett. “When Pennsylvania live more on the Internet than ever before, Senator Boscola and I get up to make sure that your privacy rights are taken seriously. This account would increase data transparency and allow consumers to cause arrows when it comes to the monetization of their personal data. “
As Elon Musk’s showed dubious acquisition from X (earlier Twitter) and change of Marek Zuckerberg in Meta’s Look of the facts of another company Procedures, billionaire directors for social media are known for their priorities of their own interests and profits in the field of security and safety of users. Colletta and Boscola’s account would create tasty handrails to combat corporate greed and provide consumers with greater control over their own data.
“This account is about providing Pennsylvania’s control over their personal data”, Senator Boscola said. “People deserve to know what data is collected, how they are used, and have the opportunity to resign. Along with the growing violations of data and fears related to privacy, our provisions have a key step in ensuring informing and protecting consumers. “
First introduced in 2022, Legislation Collett and Boscola protects pennsylvanians by:
- Warning them about what personal data is collected about them, regardless of whether they are sold or disclosed, and if so, to whom;
- Allowing them to reject or resign from the sale of personal data;
- Enabling them to access their personal data that has been collected; AND
- A ban on selling all private information for consumers under the age of 16.
The regulations would only be addressed to companies that derive at least half of their revenues from the sale of consumer data to third parties, minimizing the inconvenience and costs for diminutive companies of Pennsylvania.
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