Industry Leaders Urge Biden to Tread Lightly With Federal Privacy Legislation
While generally supportive of a federal privacy law, some experts warned it could harm competition.

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While generally supportive of a federal privacy law, some experts warned it could harm competition.
WASHINGTON, January 27, 2023 — While there is a need for federal privacy regulation, such legislation could harm innovation, research and competition if not carefully designed, according to leaders of top technology trade associations and think tanks.
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