Human rights organizations called for Governor Newsom and other California leaders to take immediate action to protect Californians’ data privacy from anticipated attempts by federal and out-of-state law enforcement agencies to violate residents’ fundamental rights under the incoming Trump-Vance administration.
In addition to Oakland Privacy, groups from California that are calling for action include Consumer Attorneys of California, Courage California, Economic Security CA, California LGBTQ Health & Human Services Network, the Los Angeles LGBT Center, and NextGen California. National groups endorsing bold action by state leaders to proactively confront the data privacy threats posed by a second Trump administration include Accountable Tech, EPIC – the Electronic Privacy Information Center, Fight for the Future, GreenLatinos, Media Alliance, Public Citizen, and UltraViolet Action.
Meanwhile, a new survey indicates that Californians who hold a diverse range of political beliefs, including Republicans and Independents as well as Democrats, are concerned about about digital surveillance by federal and out-of-state law enforcement agencies, and most Californians from all political affiliations think the state government should take a more active role in limiting surveillance.
OP’s advocacy director Tracy Rosenberg stated in the press release accompanying the letter: “Protecting Californians’ personal and private data is a critical step we can take to shield Californians from threats the incoming Trump-Vance administration poses to our families and communities,. We’re proud to be part of the wide and diverse group of advocates from across our state and around the nation urging Governor Newsom and other California leaders to take bold and immediate action to protect Californians’ personal data from being used maliciously to infringe on our fundamental rights.”
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