Consumer Data Privacy: Examining Lessons From the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation and the California Consumer Privacy Act

Senate Commerce Committee

Wednesday, October 10, 2018 - 3:00pm

This hearing will examine new data privacy laws in Europe and California and provide the committee members the opportunity to hear from privacy advocates about the types of consumer protections to consider in future legislation. The hearing follows a discussion with top technology companies and internet service providers last month. 

Witnesses:

  • Dr. Andrea Jelinek, Chair, European Data Protection Board
  • Mr. Alastair Mactaggart, Board Chair, Californians for Consumer Privacy 
  • Ms. Laura Moy, Deputy Director and Adjunct Professor of Law, Georgetown Law Center on Privacy and Technology
  • Ms. Nuala O’Connor, President and CEO, Center for Democracy & Technology

*Witness list subject to change.



Russell Senate Office Building
Delaware Ave NE and Constitution Ave NW Room 253
Washington , DC
US