# Data Privacy Legislation At a State and Local Level 

October 17, 2023 • Testimony 

By [Jennifer Huddleston](https://www.cato.org/people/jennifer-huddleston) 

**Judiciary Committee 
Maine State Legislature**

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Chairs Carney and Moonen and Members of the Judiciary Committee:

My name is Jennifer Huddleston and I am a technology policy research fellow at the Cato Institute. My research focuses on the intersection of law and technology, including issues related to data privacy. I thank you for the opportunity to provide informational testimony based on my work on this topic. This testimony should be considered for informational purposes and not in support of or opposition to the legislation under consideration.

**Tradeoffs must be carefully considered when it comes to data privacy**

Data privacy is a top concern for many consumers,i however, the precise preferences vary greatly. Data has had hugely beneficial applications in a wide array of services and industries for both consumers and businesses. These beneficial applications and the availability of choices should not be forgotten in the policy debate around data privacy.

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