The US government must follow Europe's lead and develop legislation on data protection and privacy at a national level, or risk a fragmented, complex system of incompatible state laws, wrote Act, CEO of Nabto. While strict laws drawn up by California and New York are being followed to a lesser degree by other states, a lack of a formal, federal position could create opportunities for smaller states to be targeted by tech lobbyists, weaken data protection and create legal uncertainty.
The US government must follow Europe's lead and develop legislation on data protection and privacy at a national level, or risk a fragmented, complex system of incompatible state laws, wrote Carsten Rhod Gregersen, CEO of Nabto. While strict laws drawn up by California and New York are being followed to a lesser degree by other states, a lack of a formal, federal position could create opportunities for smaller states to be targeted by tech lobbyists, weaken data protection and create legal uncertainty.