Government Regulations , Data Security , Privacy House GOP eyes nationwide rules on data collection April 23, 2026 Share By SC Staff (Stock Photo, Getty Images) CyberScoop reports that House Republicans have introduced a draft national digital privacy bill aimed at establishing business and consumer data protections against exploitation for advertising and other purposes. The proposed Secure Data Act grants consumers opt-out rights, requires transparent data collection notices, ensures data portability, and mandates parental consent for minors data usage. More stringent personal data handling rules would also be imposed on businesses, with the bill requiring clear disclosure of how information will be used and shared, including with third parties and foreign governments. The draft legislation would also extend the Federal Trade Commissions authority over data brokers by mandating registration and compliance with security and transparency standards. While supporters viewed the move as progress toward a national privacy standard, critics, including Center for Democracy and Technology's Eric Null, claimed that the proposed bill is not only weaker than several existing state laws, but also overrides stronger measures such as those in California, removes individuals' ability to sue companies, and allows companies time to correct violations before penalties are imposed. SC Staff Related Application security Ofcom investigates Telegram for child abuse material sharing SC Staff April 22, 2026 The investigation was prompted by evidence from the Canadian Centre for Child Protection and Ofcom's own assessment, which indicated the presence and dissemination of CSAM on Telegram. Ransomware Former FBI cyber leader urges felony homicide charges for ransomware attacks on hospitals SC Staff April 22, 2026 Kaiser implored lawmakers to support federal efforts to pursue ransomware criminals, suggesting that terrorism designations be evaluated for actors who repeatedly target hospitals. Governance, Risk and Compliance SEC cybersecurity disclosure rules: What security leaders must know Christen Wojciechowski April 22, 2026 SEC rules require fast breach reporting and stronger cyber risk disclosures. Get daily email updates SC Media's daily must-read of the most current and pressing daily news Business Email By clicking the Subscribe button below, you agree to SC Media Terms of Use and Privacy Policy . Subscribe Related Terms Anonymization Biometrics Block Cipher Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Decryption Diffie-Hellman Digital Signature Standard (DSS) Discretionary Access Control (DAC) Due Care Identity Theft You can skip this ad in 5 seconds