What is CDT's coalition letter to Congress about?

It's a demand for investigations into how public agencies handle Americans' personal data, backed by 79% public support for accountability on privacy law violations.

Why do 79% of Americans want Congress to probe government data practices?

Polling shows widespread frustration with agencies ignoring laws, from data breaches to unauthorized sharing, eroding trust amid rising identity theft and surveillance fears.

Will this lead to new federal privacy laws?

Possibly — it echoes past probes like the Church Committee, which spurred the Privacy Act; expect hearings and potential reforms by 2025-2026.

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79% of Americans Demand Congress Probe Government Data Screw-Ups

Seventy-nine percent. That's how many Americans say Congress must hold feds accountable for ignoring privacy laws. CDT's new coalition push could finally force a reckoning.

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CDT coalition letter to Congress demanding probe into agency personal data handling

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79% of Americans back congressional probes into agency privacy failures, per CDT poll. 𝕏
CDT-led coalition of 22 orgs demands investigation, blending civil liberties and business interests. 𝕏
Echoes 1970s Church Committee; could spark modern data accountability laws. 𝕏

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