Data Security Laws in the US

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Which industries are subject to explicit federal data security laws in the United States?

  • All industries
  • Healthcare industry only
  • Financial industry only (correct)
  • Technology industry only

What is the main concern of businesses regarding data security laws in the United States?

  • The complexity of the existing laws
  • The inconsistency of enforcement actions
  • The excessive regulations
  • The lack of a national law (correct)

What is the criticism of consumer advocates and privacy groups towards the federal government?

  • Failing to protect personal information
  • Failing to enforce data security requirements (correct)
  • Enacting excessive data security requirements
  • Enforcing inconsistent data security standards

Has Congress enacted any legislation to set minimum data security standards in the United States?

<p>No, Congress has not enacted any legislation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which government agency is mentioned in relation to data security enforcement actions?

<p>Federal Trade Commission (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the current data security standards in the United States?

<p>There are no national laws that prescribe specific data security standards for all industries.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What types of companies are subject to explicit federal data security laws?

<p>Companies that handle specific types of data, such as financial information or health records.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What has been the response of Congress and the White House to the lack of a statute setting minimum data security requirements?

<p>They have introduced legislation, but it has not been enacted.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who criticizes the federal government for failing to enact data security requirements?

<p>Consumer advocates and privacy groups.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the frustration of businesses regarding data security laws?

<p>They want to assure customers and regulators that they comply with all legal requirements, particularly for securing customers' personal information.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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