Electronic Frontier FoundationApr 1, 2023
Rather than focusing on only some companies, Congress should pass legislation that makes Americans’ data safe no matter what platform it’s on—TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, or anywhere else that’s profiting from our private information. https://act.eff.org/action/stop-the-restrict-act-and-pass-real-privacy-legislation
Stop the Restrict Act and Pass Real Privacy Legislation

Under the guise of curbing data collection by foreign governments, the RESTRICT Act (Senate Bill 686) would set the stage for a restriction on the use of TikTok, but not do nearly enough to truly protect our private information. Due to undefined mitigation measures coupled with a vague enforcement provision, the bill could also criminalize common practices like using a VPN or side-loading to install a prohibited app.

Show threadThe Mïghty Kräcken
@eff The Right to Privacy was the foundation of Roe v Wade. The Scotus claimed that right had a shaky foundation in law, which is why they were able to overturn it. A robust law to codify that right would solve the abortion issue as well as ensure data privacy for Americans.
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