Clifford Chance

US Data Privacy Enforcement After Facebook: What To Expect

24 April 2018

Earlier this month, Facebook CEO and Founder Mark Zuckerberg testified before Congress regarding Cambridge Analytica's alleged misuse of the data of approximately 80 million US residents with Facebook accounts. During the course of nine hours at two Congressional hearings, Mr. Zuckerberg faced hostile questioning from nearly 100 legislators. Some members of Congress called for new legislation or regulation enhancing the US data privacy system, potentially modeled on the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation ("GDPR"). While it is unclear if Congress will act, businesses entrusted with consumer data should take steps to prepare for further regulatory and media scrutiny of their data privacy and use practices, and not wait for new legislation to implement enhanced data privacy policies and controls.

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