OLYMPIA – The House Technology, Economic Development & Veterans Committee will hold a public hearing on Monday, February 4, 2025, for Rep. Shelley Kloba’s People’s Privacy Act (HB 1671), a groundbreaking bill designed to protect Washingtonians’ personal data from exploitation and misuse.
As concerns over digital privacy grow, this legislation prioritizes consumer rights by limiting data collection, banning the sale of sensitive personal information, and giving individuals greater control over how their data is used. Privacy advocates, industry stakeholders, and community members are invited to testify on the urgent need for stronger protections in the digital age.
WHAT:
Hearing on the People’s Privacy Act
WHEN:
Monday, February 4, 2025, 10:30 AM
WHERE:
Washington State Capitol
John L. O’Brien Building, House Hearing Room C
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WHO:
- Rep. Shelley Kloba (D–Kenmore), Bill Sponsor
- Privacy Advocates & Consumer Protection Experts
- Technology & Industry Stakeholders
- Washington Residents Concerned About Data Privacy
WHY:
- The People’s Privacy Act puts Washingtonians first by:
Requiring companies to minimize data collection
Empowering consumers to opt out of targeted ads & data sales
Banning the sale of sensitive health & biometric data
Protecting children & teens from invasive data tracking
Preventing discrimination based on privacy choices