After Apple CEO Tim Cook addressed data brokers specifically in an op-ed calling for federal U.S. privacy regulation, Acxiom responded with a statement of support, Fast Company reports. As one of the largest data brokers, Acxiom stated that the company “supports a national privacy law for the U.S., such as [the General Data Protection Regulation] provides for the European Union,” noting, “We believe it would be universally beneficial if we were able to work with Apple and other industry leaders to define the best set of laws that maintain the benefits of data in our economy while giving the necessary protections and rights to all people.” 
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