A U.S. House subcommittee votes to approve a bill that would require companies to notify affected customers about data breaches. The bill would require businesses holding personal information to establish data security programs. Democrats say the bill is filled with “loopholes” that sacrifice data security and privacy. Republicans say it strikes the right balance between consumer protection and overly aggressive regulation. The legislation now heads to the full committee for debate and a vote on the bill, which is sponsored by the House of Representatives.”]
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