Politico reports the tension over state and federal privacy laws is growing with state activity escalating and action by Congress stalled. Politico looks at hurdles surrounding a federal privacy law and the push by members of Congress, including Washington state representatives, for a national standard. The Washington Privacy Act recently came its closest to passing in three attempts and sponsor State Sen. Reuven Carlyle, D-Seattle, said “states are chugging down the pathway,” while the likelihood of federal legislation happening anytime soon is “very low.” Editor's note: IAPP Staff Writer Jennifer Bryant reported on state action on privacy legislation for The Privacy Advisor.
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