What Is The American Data Privacy And Protection Act?

On Friday, June 3, 2022, a bipartisan group of lawmakers published a discussion draft for the proposed American Data Privacy and Protection Act (the "ADPPA"). The ADPPA is a draft bill that has yet to be introduced in the U.S. House or Senate, which means that any provision is subject to amendment. However, even in draft form, the ADPPA is a notable advance in the efforts for a federal privacy law with sponsorship from both democrats and republicans, as well as members of the U.S. House and Senate.

Who and what is covered by the ADPPA?

The ADPPA would apply broadly to organizations and businesses operating in the United States. The ADPPA defines a covered entity as one that "collects, processes, or transfers covered data and is subject to the Federal Trade Commission Act," in addition to nonprofit organizations and common carriers. "Covered data" is defined as "information that identifies or is linked or reasonably linkable to an individual or a device that