Maine-based retailer L.L. Bean testified against a data privacy bill introduced by state Rep. Maggie O'Neil, D-Maine, Politico reports. The opposition highlights the effect local and hyper-local businesses have on debates over comprehensive privacy legislation. L.L. Bean claimed it disagreed with the bill "as a longtime retailer that needs customer data for analytics and advertising."
19 Dec. 2023
Retailer opposition threatens Maine comprehensive data privacy bill
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