DeGette Statement on Data Privacy Day

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (CO-01), Co-Chair the Congressional Bi-Partisan Privacy Caucus, issued the following statement in recognition of the 7th Annual Data Privacy Day.

"As technological innovations are increasingly connecting people, computers, and everyday devices, we must be mindful of the impact on individual privacy," said DeGette. "It is vital that consumers are informed and have control over how their personal information is gathered and used. Innovation and privacy are not fundamentally opposed, but too often privacy takes a backseat. I will continue to work with my colleagues in Congress, the federal government, privacy advocates, and responsible businesses toward improved privacy protections."