Data Privacy
Developers need privacy laws that safeguard users without stifling innovation.
What is the issue?
Data privacy laws are evolving rapidly across the United States. More than 20 states have enacted their own privacy laws, filling the hole left by congressional inaction.
For developers, this patchwork means complying with multiple, sometimes conflicting, laws-an increasingly heavy lift for teams focused on building great products.
Even worse, some state laws overregulate the collection and use of data-changing how developers know their audiences and grow their businesses.
How does it affect developers?
- Increased compliance costs and legal complexity for applications that handle user data
- Less anonymous user data to help run and grow businesses
- Need to implement different privacy controls for different states
- Risk of penalties for non-compliance
Our Position
We advocate for a comprehensive federal data privacy law that establishes clear, consistent standards nationwide, and allows developers to leverage data.
Why It Matters
A balanced, national data privacy law lets everyone win: users stay protected, businesses can leverage data, and developers can focus on building secure, innovative technology.
Alliance 2.0 will be launching in the coming months. We'll be focused on amplifying developer voices through issue advocacy, and giving you the resources you need to make an impact worldwide.