ACLU Opposes Ohio Privacy Bill
It’s a “real stretch” to say Ohio's privacy bill would protect consumer privacy, said American Civil Liberties Union Ohio Chief Lobbyist Gary Daniels in an interview. ACLU seeks a private right of action, but HB-376 requires only AG enforcement, which…
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companies would be able to avoid by fixing any raised problems within 30 days, he said. ACLU prefers opt-in to the proposed opt-out approach, and the bill would give consumers only a right to request certain information, he said. Lt. Gov. Jon Husted’s (R) support for the bill doesn’t guarantee it passes the Republican-majority legislature because some legislators in his own party have clashed with him and Gov. Mike DeWine (R) over government authority responding to COVID-19, said Daniels. At a September hearing, HB-376 sponsors said they think the bill strikes the right balance between protecting consumers and being fair with businesses (see 2109280042).