Data Protection and Privacy Law: An Introduction

Citation
Data Protection and Privacy Law: An Introduction, CRS In Focus (May 9, 2019) (full-text).

Overview
Recent controversy surrounding how third parties protect the privacy of individuals in the digital age has raised national concerns over legal protections of Americans' electronic data. The current legislative paradigms governing cybersecurity and data privacy are complex and technical, and lack uniformity at the federal level. This publication provides an introduction to data protection laws and an overview of considerations for Congress.