Developers Alliance Releases Statement on House Privacy Hearing

The Developers Alliance encourages the House Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee to improve the American Data Privacy and Protection Act before it is voted on.

Washington, D.C. June 14, 2022 – The Developers Alliance has released the following statement addressing today’s hearing on the American Data Privacy and Protection Act. The hearing was held by the House Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee.

Key Facts

  • The American Data Privacy and Protection Act does not preempt all state privacy laws.

  • A private right of action allows individuals to sue companies for alleged violations. This would expose developers to destructive lawsuits and harm the industry.

  • Privacy legislation that protects consumers and developers will grow the industry, create jobs, and spur economic growth.

Geoff Lane, Head of U.S. Policy of the Developers Alliance, issued the following statement: 

“We applaud the House Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee for convening this important hearing. The American Data Privacy and Protection Act is a good first step in helping consumers and app developers better navigate a very confusing privacy landscape. Lawmakers must now work to improve the legislation by ensuring that it preempts the existing patchwork of state laws, and protects app developers from frivolous and harmful lawsuits. We appreciate the work of Congressional leaders on this critical issue, and look forward to working together to strengthen consumer protection and the app economy.”

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By Geoff Lane

Policy Counsel & Head of US Policy Geoff Lane serves as the Developer Alliance’s head of U.S. policy. In this role he oversees the organization’s federal legislative and regulatory agenda as well as state-level efforts. Prior to joining the Developers Alliance in 2022, Geoff worked with senior Democratic leadership in the House of Representatives. Since his time on Capitol Hill, he has held senior roles at various technology trade associations (including a previous stint at the Developers Alliance). At each stop he led efforts at the intersection of innovation and policy. He has worked on critical policy issues including privacy, encryption, patent reform, workforce development, corporate tax, tax nexus, and research and development. Geoff holds a B.A. from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. When he is not working, you can find him booing all of his favorite Philadelphia sports teams. Geoff is based in Washington, D.C.

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