Washington Privacy Act passes through Senate committee

The Washington State Senate Committee on Environment, Energy & Technology passed the latest iteration of the Washington Privacy Act. State Sen. Reuven Carlyle, D-Wash., announced on Twitter the bill passed with a 12–1 vote. The bill has now been referred to the state's Senate Ways & Means Committee. Editor's note: IAPP Staff Writer Jennifer Bryant covered a hearing on the latest iteration of the Washington Privacy Act for The Privacy Advisor.