We are at a pivotal moment with respect to how the law protects consumer personal information. The public, however, is largely unaware of the concerted opposition protection legislation faces from technology giants.

As information technology expands at a blistering pace, questions about how companies may go about gathering, using, distributing, and safeguarding their customers’ information loom large. Legislators and regulators have struggled not only to keep pace with these changes, but also to establish who will lead the conversation.