House Commerce Panel Clears Data Security Bill

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12 September 2006 at 10:21 a.m. ET

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By Kristin Roberts, Reuters

A U.S. House committee on Wednesday approved a bill to protect consumers from identity theft by setting a national standard for companies to secure personal information and monitor for security breaches.

The bill was cleared by the Energy and Commerce Committee and may now be considered on the floor of the House of Representatives. But it also competes with data security bills that have emerged from other committees and include distinct provisions and requirements.

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