The strongest data privacy bill passed this year focused on health. It's already a model for other states.
this year, legislators enacted notably weak comprehensive data privacy bills — in fact, at least three of them were nearly identical to a Virginia privacy law drafted by an Amazon lobbyist.
There was, however, a glaring exception: In Washington state, a tough “first in the nation” health data privacy law known as My Health, My Data (MHMD) stands out for its expansive health data privacy protections.
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Trusting the government with your privacy can be likened to seeking crime information from the local mafia.
Both scenarios involve placing significant power in potentially unaccountable hands. While governments claim to have legitimate reasons for data collection, unchecked authority can lead to misuse, surveillance, and breaches of individual privacy. It's crucial to strike a balance between security and personal freedoms, with transparency and oversight to prevent abuse of power in both cases.
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Hopefully California follows suit.