The SECURE Data Act reflects a bipartisan, state‑driven consensus on privacy. It rejects assumptions that stricter rules are inherently better, noting that most states favor flexible data‑minimization standards, centralized enforcement by the FTC and attorneys general, and no private right of action. By preempting state laws, the Act would create a uniform national framework, reduce compliance fragmentation, and preserve beneficial data uses while maintaining core consumer protections.

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