Ars Technica reports on a new bill that would require app developers to have privacy policies detailing how they share user data. Rep. Hank Johnson (D-GA) has introduced the bill, which would require users to sign off on the privacy policy before using an app, the report states. The user would also be able to ask for data to be deleted upon ceasing to use the app. Politico reports that support for privacy legislation is gaining momentum from the right side of the political aisle; four Republican congressman have introduced two bills that would require law enforcement to obtain warrants before accessing individuals’ e-mail data.
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