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With the Debate Over Data Privacy Increasing, Senator Gillibrand Proposes Legislation to Create New Data Protection Agency

U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) has announced the creation of new legislation titled the Data Protection Act. According to the Senator’s press release, the bill would create “the Data Protection Agency (DPA), an independent federal agency that would protect Americans’ data, safeguard their privacy, and ensure data practices are fair and transparent.

What is the Potential Fallout from FTC’s Decision to Investigate Big Tech?

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a press release announcing that the agency will examine prior acquisitions by large technology companies between the years of January 1, 2010-December 31, 2019. With a 5-0 vote, the Commission seeks to examine subsequent trends of large cap acquisition on smaller firms to determine whether competition was restricted or whether competitive concerns should have been raised.