EPIC, Coalition Opposes Weak West Virginia Privacy Bill

EPIC, along with several other national and West Virginia-based groups, sent a letter to a West Virginia House committee opposing a weak privacy bill that would do little to meaningfully protect residents.

The bill, H.B. 2987, which was heard by the House Committee on Energy and Public Works this week, has many significant issues that. For example, the bill contains no strong data minimization requirements, would not allow consumers to use universal opt-out tools to exercise their privacy rights, contains many loopholes and weak definitions, and lacks strong enforcement mechanisms.

The coalition urged West Virginia not to move forward with this bill unless it is significantly improved.