Software group cites concerns as stakeholders weigh in on revamped privacy bill

BSA-The Software Alliance urged several changes in draft privacy legislation related to data minimization, addressing risks of bias in AI systems, and clarifying responsibilities of service providers, in a letter sent to lawmakers prior to a key House Energy and Commerce subcommittee hearing.

BSA in an April 17 letter said the draft American Privacy Rights Act by Energy and Commerce Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Senate Commerce Chair Maria Cantwell (D-WA) “makes notable bipartisan progress” on establishing consumer...