EPIC finds oversized tech influence on state privacy laws

A report from the Electronic Privacy Information Center and U.S. PIRG Education Fund gave most states' privacy laws a failing grade, charging that few have sufficiently strong protections. The report urged lawmakers to add provisions like data minimization requirements and strong online civil rights protections. Editor's note: The IAPP "U.S. State Privacy Legislation Tracker" reflects the latest on state's comprehensive proposals.