Epic Oklahoma and Alabama Pass Ineffective Privacy Laws
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- •Oklahoma's privacy law has been signed; Alabama's is pending approval.
- •Both laws are criticized for failing to protect consumer data effectively.
- •A report indicates that many states' privacy laws receive failing grades.
Oklahoma and Alabama have enacted new privacy laws that do not adequately protect consumer data. Oklahoma's bill has been signed into law, while Alabama's legislation is pending the Governor's approval. These laws are similar to those in Virginia and have been criticized by organizations such as EPIC and U.S. PIRG Education Fund. A report released last year indicated that nearly half of the states with consumer privacy laws received failing grades for their effectiveness, with eight out of 19 states rated as 'F'. EPIC and Consumer Reports opposed the Oklahoma bill in a letter to the legislature, highlighting the lack of meaningful protections for consumers. The situation reflects a broader trend of inadequate privacy legislation across the United States.
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