It would be greatly detrimental to have federal regulations that preempt state data security and state data breach laws, according to a group of 32 attorneys general, led by Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan.The letter explains concerns that have arisen with the proposed Data Acquisition and Technology Accountability and Security Act, a draft bill released on February 16, 2018. The proposed legislation would preempt necessary state laws that require consumers and attorneys general be notified about data breaches, the group explained.
via Attorneys General Stress Need for State Data Breach Laws.
