The industry group TechNet, which represents several Silicon Valley tech giants like Apple and Meta, is trying to push Maine lawmakers away from ACLU-backed privacy legislation that the group says is too broad.
One proposed constitutional right to privacy would require consent before companies collect Mainers' biometric indicators such as facial recognition or fingerprints.
Lawmakers are considering bills to prevent the use or sale of a range of personal data. Opponents say Maine's rules would be too burdensome on businesses.
Lawmakers are considering bills to prevent the use or sale of a range of personal data. Opponents say Maine's rules would be too burdensome on businesses.
L.D. 1559 would take the first step by strengthening the Public Transit Advisory Council and giving it what it needs to develop a statewide access, management and coordination plan.