As governments consider data security issues, a certain level of consistency across jurisdictions is necessary for the Internet to function. The Internet Association is committed to providing innovative products and services while maintaining our users’ safety online. We support a national standard that preempts state laws, but only if such standard does not create additional liabilities and burdens beyond what most states are currently requiring.
IA President & CEO Michael Beckerman released the following statement on the introduction of the Startup Act by Senators Jerry Moran (R-KS) and Mark Warner (D-VA)