Privacy & Data Protection
Privacy and data protection are essential to SIIA members. We support a robust agenda at the federal, state, and international level and policies that will enhance the health, safety, and accessibility of data and information. We are a thought leader on issues involving the First Amendment, child and student privacy, and anti-fraud, reflecting the valuable services that our members provide to government, business, and the public.
POLICY PRIORITIES
Advancing comprehensive federal privacy legislation
SIIA advocates for balanced, comprehensive federal privacy legislation in the United States.
Promoting digital trade and cross-border data flows
SIIA engages with US, EU, UK, and other foreign officials in supporting free cross-border data flows and advocates against restrictive data localization policies. SIIA is actively engaged with senior officials on US-EU Privacy Shield negotiations, the US-EU Trade & Technology Council, UK data policy, and Indo-Pacific regional efforts.
Driving the debate on the benefits of privacy law
SIIA members believe that comprehensive privacy law is critical to address concerns about the lack of accountability and transparency with how consumer data is collected. processed, and used. A comprehensive federal privacy law will provide meaningful consumer safeguards while promoting innovation and democratic values.
Advancing DEI
SIIA supports efforts to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion as a core feature of meaningful privacy reform.
Engaging at the state level
SIIA is active in states across the nation and has had success in driving changes in privacy and data protection legislation to address member equities.
Recent Actions
American Cyber Defenses Must Meet the Moment to Defend Against Cyber Attack Surge
Cyber-attacks targeting the U.S. government have reached an unprecedented peak. These attacks, ranging from targeted ransomware attacks to sophisticated …
IN THE NEWS: House members, witnesses agree time is ripe to pass federal data privacy laws
Proposals to improve children’s online data privacy were a big focus during a House subcommittee hearing on Wednesday. By: …
Leaders in Congress Must Push USTR to Protect American Interests
Written by:MORTEN SKROEJER This week, United States Trade Representative (USTR) Ambassador Katherine Tai will appear before the Senate …
SIIA Statement on American Privacy Rights Act of 2024
The following statement on the American Privacy Rights Act of 2024 unveiled by House Committee on Energy and …
The National Trade Estimate is Another Missed Opportunity for USTR
BY MORTEN SKROEJER On March 29, the United States Trade Representative (USTR) published its 2024 National Trade Estimate Report on Foreign …
SIIA Statement on European Commission Intention to Block Amazon iRobot Acquisition
The following statement can be attributed to Morten Skroejer, Senior Director, Technology Competition Policy, Software & Information Industry Association. Last …
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