California Takes the Lead on Protecting Customer Data Privacy

The transcript discusses the developments in the California Consumer Privacy Act (CPA), highlighting new proposals like the right to private action, which would allow consumers to sue companies for data misuse. It covers the tech industry's opposition to these proposals and their lobbying efforts for federal legislation that would override state laws. The potential impact on consumers, including increased data rights, is explored. Additionally, Governor Newsom's proposal for a data dividend, where companies pay consumers for data use, is mentioned.

What potential impact could federal privacy legislation have on California's laws?

What is Governor Gavin Newsom's proposal regarding a data dividend, and what are the implications?