Between large-scale data breaches bringing light to inadequate cybersecurity practices and the volumes of data that companies hold about their customers, privacy concerns are bubbling to the surface, but the lack of a breach notification law puts consumers at greater risk, reports The Mark. "It comes down to meaningful consent, which entails informed consent," said Privacy Commissioner Jennifer Stoddart, who has taken on industry giants in her efforts to protect consumer privacy. Delaying breach notification, according to the report, puts consumers at risk as they continue to use compromised websites and, at times, allows companies to downplay breaches. 
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