It is hard to overstate the GDPR's impact - it's been an influential law around the globe. A few U.S. states - including California, Colorado, and Virginia - have enacted comprehensive privacy regimes that mimic or borrow features of the GDPR. From a consumer's perspective, do you think the GDPR offers a more desirable privacy regime than the one that currently exists in the U.S.? Should the U.S. consider enacting a national version of the GDPR? Are there any particular requirements or features that the U.S. should consider adopting? Share some reflections on this based on your personal experiences and your reactions to the course materials.

References:

1. Adam Satariano , "GDPR, a New Privacy Law, Makes Europe World's Leading Tech Watchdog," The New York Times, May 24, 2018 2. General Data Protection Regulation (EU), 2016/679), Art. 3, 4, 5, 6, 15, 30, 32, 33, 34, 82. 83 3. Stephen P. Mulligan and Chris D. Linebaugh, "Data Protection Law: An Overview," Congressional Research Report, R45631 4. Example GDPR Enforcement Actions: United Kingdom Information Commissioner's Office Press Release, "ICO fines Marriott International, Inc. 18.4 million for failing to keep customers' information secure," October 30, 2020 Commission Nationale de L'Informatique et des Liberts Press Release, "The CNIL's restricted committee imposes a financial penalty of 50 million euros against Google LLC," January 21, 2019 French Highest Administrative Court Upholds 50 Million Euro Fine against Google for Alleged GDPR Violations," June 23, 2020 5. Catherine Barrett, "Emerging Trends from the First Year of EU GDPR Enforcement," American Bar Association SciTech Lawyer, February 28, 2020

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