U.S. Senators Introduce the Consumer Online Privacy Act

U.S. Senators unveiled comprehensive federal online privacy legislation to establish privacy rights, outlaw harmful and deceptive practices and improve data security safeguards for the record number of American consumers who now shop or conduct business online. 

The Consumer Online Privacy Rights Act (COPRA) gives Americans control over their personal data; prohibits companies from using consumers’ data to harm or deceive them; establishes strict standards for the collection, use, sharing, and protection of consumer data; protects civil rights; and penalizes companies that fail to meet data protection standards. The legislation also codifies the rights of individuals to pursue claims against entities that violate their data privacy rights.