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Committee Advances Data‑Privacy Bill After Lengthy Amendments Debate
Summary
The Technology, Economic Development and Veterans Committee on Feb. 14 reported out a proposed substitute of House Bill 1671 (data privacy) with a due‑pass recommendation after an extended debate over several amendments.
The Technology, Economic Development and Veterans Committee on Feb. 14 reported out a proposed substitute of House Bill 1671 (data privacy) with a due‑pass recommendation after an extended debate over several amendments.
Martha Whaling, committee staff, briefed members on the proposed substitute. She said the substitute modifies the bill’s consumer definition, clarifies presumption of Washington residency based on location, narrows certain definitions for government contracts, and adds limited exemptions for journalistic activities and specified insurance‑fraud reporting organizations. The substitute also requires the attorney general to offer an opportunity to cure potential violations,…
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