Rep. Trahan says independent researchers play key role in policing data privacy practices

Rep. Lori Trahan (D-MA) said she is working with Sen. Chris Coons (D-DE) to ensure major privacy legislation includes language supporting researchers’ ability to examine the data practices of online platforms, during a House hearing on privacy bills with implications for artificial intelligence development and regulation.

“It's essential to privacy and kids’ safety online that large data holders are transparent about their business practices and are held accountable by third parties,” Trahan said at an April 17 Energy and...