- Corporate Data Accountability Act: Mandate that companies disclose how they collect, process, and use consumer data, with penalties for non-compliance.
- Informed Consent Requirement: Require corporations to obtain clear, informed consent from users before collecting or using their personal data.
- Data Minimization Standard: Limit data collection to only what is strictly necessary for providing a product or service, preventing unnecessary or excessive data gathering.
- Third-Party Data Sharing Disclosure: Require corporations to disclose any third-party data sharing agreements and allow consumers to opt out.
- Data Sale Opt-Out Rights: Grant consumers the right to opt out of having their data sold to third parties without impacting access to essential services.
- Strict Data Retention Policies: Limit the time companies can retain personal data and require them to delete data after it is no longer necessary.
- Mandatory Privacy Impact Assessments: Require companies to conduct privacy impact assessments before launching any new data collection or processing activities.
- Children’s Data Protection Act: Establish strict protections on the collection and use of data from minors, with heavy fines for violations.
- Targeted Advertising Regulation: Regulate the use of targeted advertising, requiring transparency in ad targeting practices and allowing consumers to opt out.
- User Data Accessibility Rights: Grant consumers the right to access, review, and delete any personal data collected by corporations.
- Right to Redress for Data Misuse: Enable consumers to seek legal redress and compensation in cases of data misuse or privacy violations by corporations.
- Prohibition of Biometric Data Sales: Ban the sale or sharing of biometric data (e.g., facial recognition, fingerprint data) without explicit consent.
- Algorithm Accountability Act: Require companies to disclose any automated decision-making algorithms that impact consumer rights, finances, or employment, including explanations for decisions.
- Consumer Profiling Restrictions: Restrict companies from creating detailed consumer profiles without direct user consent and oversight.
- Data Breach Liability: Hold corporations financially accountable for data breaches, including mandatory compensation to affected consumers.
- Consumer Privacy Reports: Require companies to release annual reports detailing their data protection practices and any incidents of data misuse.
- Independent Data Oversight Committee: Establish an independent board to monitor corporate data practices and investigate complaints of privacy violations.
- Health Data Privacy Act: Protect personal health data by prohibiting its use for non-health-related purposes, including targeted advertising.
- Ban on Dark Patterns: Prohibit deceptive or manipulative design tactics (“dark patterns”) that lead consumers to unknowingly consent to data sharing.
- Personal Data Storage Standards: Set stringent standards for how corporations must store and protect consumer data, with regular compliance checks.
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