Cybersecurity Policy Report, Gillibrand Bill Would Establish Federal Data Protection Agency, (Sep 30, 2026)
Organizations Mentioned:Consumer Action | Consumer Federation of America | National Association of Consumer Advocates
By Tom Leithauser
Legislation that would create a federal Data Protection Agency empowered to issue and enforce privacy regulations was unveiled today by Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D., N.Y.).
The Data Protection Act (S.B. 5594, 119th Cong. (2026)) would establish an inde ...