39 States and DC Urge Privacy Oversight for Character.ai User Data in Sale Process
· 11h ago · Originally reported by PPC Land
A coalition of 39 states and Washington, DC, are calling for a privacy ombudsman to oversee the handling of Character.ai's user data, including information from minors, amid uncertainty over a potential platform sale. The states join the US Trustee in raising concerns about how the data of 12 million users will be protected.
Why it matters
This highlights growing regulatory scrutiny over user data privacy, especially when large digital platforms with sensitive information are sold or transferred. Oversight could set precedents for how ad tech companies handle personal data in mergers or sales.
Explain it like I’m new here
It's like asking a referee to make sure your secrets are safe when your favorite app gets a new owner.
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