The Software and Information Industry Association (SIIA) and a coalition of business organizations have submitted comments to the House Energy and Commerce Committee in response to its request for information on a national data privacy and security framework. The letter emphasizes the importance of legal certainty in fostering data-driven innovation while ensuring strong consumer protections. It advocates for a fully preemptive, comprehensive national privacy law that balances privacy, choice, and competition while enabling businesses to continue delivering high-quality, customized services.
The coalition highlights that a unified federal standard will improve access to employment, education, healthcare, and essential services while helping small businesses and startups compete more effectively. Given the rapid advancement of technology, including the increased use of AI, the letter urges Congress to act swiftly to establish clear, consistent privacy rules that benefit both consumers and continued American technological leadership.
