For years Congress has held dozens of hearings aiming to enact laws on data privacy and kids’ online safety, and to curb the freewheeling collection and sale of Americans’ data without enacting any substantial legislation.
The frustration is showing.
Two House lawmakers, who direct blame squarely at tech companies, are proposing to eliminate part of U.S. law that has enabled tech and social media platforms to thrive by shielding them from liability for user-generated content.
