Should the government impose stricter regulations on the collection and use of personal data by companies?

No to restrictions, but transparency concerning the use of collected data should be required and strictly adhered to.

Customers and companies should be able to contract under informed consent, and punished if the contract is violated.

companies shouldnt be allowed to collect ANY unconsented information from a user, and you should never have to accept terms to VISIT a website.

No, and it should stop micromanaging our lives. We're adults, and we can chose what services we use and what level of data collection we allow.

No, But companies must be transparent in the data they collect and users should have the ability to opt out of data collection without fear of reprisal.

Yes, and personal data should not be collected by any institution, be it government, corporate, etc.

Yes and make it so companies must make it much more clear how their data is being used without having to look for it or read through excessive text to fully understand

Even if there are, someone still would have out private information regardless of regulations or not. The government is also a little reckless themselves so it doesn't even matter at this point.

My personal data shouldn't be used against me by other people, And they shouldn't be able to give it to anyone else either, so yes

Yes, It is important that all citizens have the right to privacy on the internet and safe from companies and other industries.

this causes people to be affected by identity fraud, but it could also be used for ads and for things consumers could use

No, for the sake of freedom, capitalism, privacy, weak government, federalism, and checks and balances.

Yes, governments should impose stricter regulations on the collection and use of personal data by companies to protect individual privacy and prevent misuse, while also fostering trust and accountability in the digital economy.
Here's a more detailed explanation:
Arguments for Stricter Regulations:
Protecting Individual Privacy:
Personal data is valuable and can be used for malicious purposes, such as identity theft, targeted advertising, or discrimination. Stricter regulations can help ensure that individuals have more control over their data and can prevent its misuse.
Building…  Read more Trust and Accountability:
When companies are held accountable for how they collect and use personal data, it can build trust between companies and consumers. This can lead to a more positive and productive relationship between businesses and the public.
Ensuring Fair and Consumer-Friendly Commerce:
Data protection regulations can create a level playing field for businesses, ensuring that all companies adhere to the same standards for data collection and use. This can help prevent unfair practices and promote a more competitive and consumer-friendly marketplace.
Reducing Risks:
Data breaches and privacy violations can have significant consequences for individuals and businesses alike. Stricter regulations can help reduce these risks by requiring companies to implement robust security measures and to be transparent about their data practices.
Promoting Innovation:
While some argue that overly strict regulations can stifle innovation, others argue that they can actually promote it by creating a more predictable and secure environment for businesses to operate in.
Public Opinion:
A 2023 Pew Research Center study found that 72% of Americans say there should be more government regulation of what companies can do with their customers' personal information.

I think the government should impose stricter regulations on the collection and use of personal data by companies without interfering with peoples right to privacy.

As long as the companies directly send them to the US Gov, for the professionals decide to what to do with it

Yes, data mining and the unauthorized sale or sharing of all personal data by anyone, anywhere, for any reason, should be felony offenses with exceptionally long mandatory prison sentences.

The government needs to stop selling our personal data and also blaming other countries for the exact same things they do with our privacy.

No, tax rather than directly regulate. Personal data is a public resource and its use should be taxed to fund limited government operations.

Yes, these companies have no right to collect so much data on citizens and violate their rights from this

Yes, companies should be forced to delete any data tracing back to you if you request, with no question, and the government shouldn’t be allowed to have that information either.

No, but be more transparent. Most free online technology companies consiter you, the end user, as the product they sell to advertisers.

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Yes and No. Yes companies should be fully transparent and ensure consumers understand fully what they're signing up for, however NO there shouldn't be government regulation. With a fair market if the company fails to protect consumer private data, the company will be sued, and the owner won't be able to do business not because of the courts but because of the court of public opinion. No one will trust that person again.

Not specifically, but it should be allowed to be considered a breach of privacy and taken to court under the 14th amendment in circumstances where a company uses this data irresponsibly.

If people do not read the terms and conditions that say that a company can collect data, and agree to it anyway, then it is not the company's fault.

As long as there is full disclosure on the use of data and the user agrees to the terms of use, I don't think further regulations are needed on that transaction.

Yes, and the government should also stop its own privacy violations by repealing aspects of the 2001 Patriot Act

Government and tech companies collect and archive all citizens data already. That will not change, however they should be concerned with our adversaries doing the same, which they are, and some how if possible work to prevent it.

It depends on the purported use of the data and the companies' locations or ownership nationalities. National interest concerns would have to be weighed against the purported use on a case-by-case basis as well.

Yes; any social media company that does not share its algorithm with regulators must not be allowed to collect or use citizens' personal data.

maybe. i think there just needs to be a better way to catch data miners but I dont think things like tiktok are a real risk

Collection and use of personal data should be illegal if not absoutely needed for the company and/or its services to function.

No, but the government should be able to request information about company's customers specifically if the customers opted in to allow their personal data to be used.

I think that it depends on the context, whether it is to get more information that they seem would interest you.

Only if it is for the protection of citizens. If they are doing this to regulate what we see and consume than no.

Some guideline should be placed on what kind of data they collect and upfront disclosure of how they will be using or selling it. As well as a tracker for the people, showing who has what data of theirs and an option to delete it from the company.

I think government should impose stricter regulations on the collection and use of personal data by companies because

No, but criminally prosecute high-ranking tech company officials who conspire with the government to censor free speech.

They should not impose stricter regulations, it should be banned outright as its an invasion of privacy. What I do is none of the federal governments business, or any large tech companies business, either.

I think the government should first regulate that data collection be presented transparently and in clear understandable language to the public and then consider regulating the collection and securing of this data.

The government should not be involved in the collection and use of personal information unless the personal data is pertinent to a situation that is harmful to the public

Their focus should be on banning robocalls and penalizing selling personal data to scammers and 3rd party organizations.

Yes and those companies that collect personal data should pay a tax that is transferred back to the people who’s information they profit off of in the form of a monthly UBI

All personal data collection by private companies should require opt-in consent from the participating user, and the right to be forgotten (deleted after a certain amount of time or at the request of the user). A federal policy that establishes and enforces user opt-in and data expiration would be tolerable.

Personal Data Collection, and privacy notices should be written in common English, and to the education literacy rate of the average American

I believe companies should only be allowed to ask you personal questions to an extent. If it is simply like a back ground check or previous jobs then yes I believe the company has the right to know. Yet I do not believe the company is entitled to private information like certain family history, what you are doing day to day away from the company, or even what your life is like at home.

The government should ban unwanted collection of person data and make it illegal to secretly sell data

For as long as an individual consents to the collection of the data and what it is, it should be allowed. But the collection of data should not be a requirement and easy to no longer consent to, and only be used to provide a better experience for the individual.

I think that companies should only be able to collect and use our data if they have a reason to suspect that something sketchy is going on.

No, as long as the companies are required to truthfully make their users aware of how the companies are using their dat

The personal information of U.S. citizens should never be used for profit or gain by anyone other than the citizens themselves.

No, they should be transparent with what the collect and what they are going to share. We can decide how much we want to contribute

Yes and band the money that they get from these same companies so their not bought off so easily if they arent corrupt to take action on this only time will tell which it isnt likely

Data collection should be required to be fully customizable by the end user. Companies should be making profits with their goods and services, not forced data theft and exploitation. A company should pay the end user a percentage of profit gained by data collection and use allowed by the end user.

The collection of personal data in a form of advertising is okay but collection of personal data by listening to conversations and conversations is not

Make people more knowledgeable about personal data collection; Only conduct investigations on if/how it is done and show it to the public; incentivize using/creating alternatives

Personal data should not be connected or taken unless the user signs a full agreement and the agreement states that there could be an action of taking information

Cut the lobbyist ties that allow companies such as Microsoft, Google, and Facebook to collect mass amounts of user data and sell it to targeted advertising/data brokerage firms or federal agencies.

Yes, there should be mandatory questioning before any personal data is sold or given to a company by the manufacturer to protect the privacy of citizens

The government should make it mandatory that every website/app you use have an option to fully opt out of data collection. That is enforced by penalty of life in prison if broken by the head of the company. This includes all government websites.

I feel that though stricter regulations would help better protect data in certain companies, I also feel that it would have many boundaries on what to use and what not to use, causing a restriction on any further usage.

No one, not even the government, should have access to our personal information without permission from the individual..

i am an advertiser so this is very conflicting. while yes, i would prefer more regulations however, it would burden business.

Yes, but in the area of transparency, so people at least know what they are agreeing to have collected from them

They should add regulation to make it easier for consumers to opt out of the data collection policies

Yes, only because I feel that they need to stop selling our information. No one has time to read the pages and pages of Term and Conditions for a simple app. They have something about selling your information to brokers.

Yes the government should impose stricter regulations on the collection and use of personal data by companies because it will prevent a lot of people getting hacked by the people who's goal is to find out where you live to rob you or any criminal behavior.

Yes, provided there will be punishments for the government if they misuse this program to their own personal gain.

Yes, but there should be a balance between current regulation and more extreme examples like Europe's GDPR

People are given the choice to consent to collection of personal data and know the risk. The companies are only liable when the data is used in a manner of crime or harm to the consenting individual.

It would be nice if companies adhered to ethical codes on their own to protect people’s privacy. Getting government involved means more costs which we end up paying for.

No, they should only be required to inform you what they will use that data for in their terms and conditions.

yes but only if they have a reason to suspect that, that company is selling personal data on the black web.

Yes and no. For instance, dna companies should be able to share their data, as it can help catch criminals.

Modern technology and the economy depends on data collection and sale, but this information needs to be better verified before use.

It should be more clear what data is being collected and permission should be given on how it is used.

The government should stop intervening in thr free market so monopolies are less likely to form, then this wouldn't be an issue.

No, Government should not be interfering with the collection HOWEVER they should not be gathering the information as well for their own purposes like pushing advertisements for elections.

While personal data collection should be limited for companies, it should not be regulated by the government.

Comonys like google should have stricter regulations but ice cream shops and stuff like that can have the same regulations as alwats

Yes, and users should be given intellectual property rights to their personal data, as well as full control over whether and how it is shared.

The current state of data privacy in the U.S. resembles the "Wild West," where regulations are inconsistent and vary widely from state to state. It is imperative that individuals have control over their personal data and how it is shared by companies and organizations. Implementing regulations akin to the GDPR in Europe would empower consumers to manage their privacy and safeguard against the misuse of their information. While there are valid concerns about the potential impact on businesses, prioritizing consumer rights is essential for fostering trust and accountability in our increasingly data-driven society. Such measures would not only enhance privacy protections but also promote a more ethical approach to data management, creating a safer environment where individuals can feel confident in how their information is handled.

Yes, companies should be required to concisely and clearly disclose what data is collected and the purposes of data use and before users use the product or service.

No, citizens should choose for themselves what social media companies they are comfortable using and what privacy protections they would like

Not necessarily, but the government should require appropriate disclosures, in commentary digestible to everyday folks, so that they understand what personal data is being shared.

Yes, and the government should ban the use of data driven advertisements that clearly violate the privacy of users.

Most collection and use of personal data is okay, but I feel like some data collected from people could be hindering their personal rights and they should be able to keep some things about themselves private.

Yes, if I sign a million word EULA filled with lawyer speak and gobbledy-gook I shouldn't be giving a company full unimpeded rights to share or profit from information that could be used to commit identity theft.

Yes, but the regulations should only be about the protection of personal data when used by companies.

Yes, but at the same time the government should not have access to, or use our personal information for government/corporate gain.

People just need to read terms and conditions and exhibit some restraint in which services they're signing up for.

Yes, and there should be mandatory paid options on all websites which allow you to opt-out of data collection.

Companies should never be allowed to collect and use any personal data; however, increased regulations imposed by the government will only result in higher costs to the consumers.