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Conn. Senate President Supports Privacy Bill

A proposed Connecticut privacy law is “probably one of the most important consumer protection bills that we'll be dealing with this year,” said Connecticut Senate President Martin Looney (D) at a livestreamed news conference Thursday. Sen. James Maroney (D) unveiled…

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the Colorado-like SB-6, as expected, with a hearing March 1 (see 2202160042). It establishes consumers' rights and corporate responsibilities, Maroney said. People don’t realize how their data is being used, so SB-6 will let them know what’s being tracked and give them power to opt out, he said. Sen. Bob Duff (D) said he’s confident the legislature will pass and Gov. Ned Lamont (D) will sign SB-6. With congressional inaction and a “paralyzed” FCC, he said, “states can call the shots” in the tech space.