Blumenthal to Serve as Chair of Judiciary Subcommittee on Privacy & Technology

[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) announced today that he will become the Chair of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Privacy, Technology, and the Law. Blumenthal will also serve as the Chair of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations. He is a new member of the Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee this Congress and will continue to serve as a member of the Senate Judiciary; Armed Services; Veterans; and Aging Committees.

“Big Tech has well earned strong scrutiny and safeguards to ensure privacy, innovation, and national security. As tech giants continue to egregiously exploit personal data and put profits over safety, consumers need oversight and accountability. Real reforms of Big Tech’s vast power, privileges, and necessary legal obligations demand serious consideration and focused action, such as reform to Section 230. I am honored to begin spearheading the Subcommittee on Privacy, Technology, and the Law with a robust agenda to serve the American people.”

The Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Privacy, Technology and the Law has jurisdiction over legal issues pertaining to technology and social media platforms, including online privacy and civil rights as well as the impacts of new or emerging technologies.

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