Washington State legislators continue in their effort to pass only the second comprehensive privacy legislation in the U.S., the Washington Privacy Act (WPA).  Introduced on January 11, 2021, the WPA is currently making its way through committee hearings.  The debate continues, with the Washington State Senate Ways & Means Committee recently holding a public hearing to discuss the enforcement provision proposed in the WPA.  Currently, $1.4 million is proposed to the Washington State Attorney General’s office for enforcement of the WPA.  Some are calling for an increased budget, others for private right of action.
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