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From the 80th Legislature
HB 885  Opt-in Financial Privacy
Giddings
TAGS: optin, financial privacy
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Summary

A financial institution may sell a customer's financial information only if the customer "opts-in" to allow the financial institution to sell their financial information.

Background

Financial institution sell personal data to Data brokers, who then sell that information to whoever buys.

Political Context

California considered opt-in legislation and it was supported by a broad coalition of consumer groups, including Consumers Union, ACLU, Eagle Forum, and CALPIRG.http://www.privacyrights.org/ar/letterby15.htm

Additional Links

"Your privacy for sale" Consumer Reports 10/06
Privacy Rights Clearinghouse "Opt-In to Financial Privacy" May 1, 2000
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