During a Day of Rancor, Senators Find Common Ground: No One Likes Surveillance Pricing
A bipartisan Senate consensus against surveillance pricing is emerging as states begin to ban the practice.
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The story so far
States have begun to ban surveillance pricing, a practice that uses personal data to charge customers more. Route Fifty reports that this trend is gaining momentum.
The National Retail Federation (NRF) has defended data-driven pricing and loyalty programs, according to Chain Drug Review. Meanwhile, Senator Hawley has proposed legislation to address surveillance pricing, as noted by Punchbowl News.
Gizmodo reports that despite a day of partisan tension, senators have found common ground in their opposition to surveillance pricing. The NRF's stance contrasts with the growing bipartisan opposition in the Senate and the state-level bans.
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The reporting (8)
- CDT Submits Letter to Senate Judiciary Committee on Surveillance Pricing - Center for Democracy and Technology · 13h ago
- Setting the Record Straight on AB 2564: Myths vs. Facts CalChamber · 13h ago
- Surveillance pricing: How retailers can use your info to charge you more 6abc Philadelphia · 13h ago
- ICYMI: Hawley Exposes Predatory AI Surveillance Pricing, Consumer Data Harvesting in Subcommittee Hearing U.S. Senate (.gov) · 13h ago
- States begin banning ‘surveillance pricing’ that uses personal data to charge more Route Fifty · 13h ago
- NRF defends data-driven pricing and loyalty programs Chain Drug Review · 13h ago
- Tech: Hawley floats surveillance pricing bill Punchbowl News · 13h ago
- During a Day of Rancor, Senators Find Common Ground: No One Likes Surveillance Pricing Gizmodo · 13h ago
The obvious questions
What is surveillance pricing?
Surveillance pricing is a practice where companies use personal data to charge customers different prices.
Which states have banned surveillance pricing?
Coverage does not yet specify which states have enacted bans.
What is Senator Hawley's proposed legislation about?
Coverage does not yet specify the details of Senator Hawley's proposed legislation.
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