Discussions regaring Data Transferability Submitted to the Federal Trade Commission

The Center for Data Innovation, a prominent think tank focusing on technology policy, has submitted a filing to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). In the filing, the Centre advises against broad, one-size-fits-all data portability mandates, similar to those imposed by the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Instead, the Centre suggests that policymakers should pursue targeted data portability requirements. According to the filing, these requirements should be implemented where there are clear opportunities to improve consumer welfare. The Centre believes that targeted data portability requirements should be tailored to specific industries based on their regulatory landscape and potential consumer benefits.

The Centre's comments, voiced by its director, Steve DelBianco, focus on the potential benefits and challenges of data portability in various sectors. The filing provides insights on the potential implications of data portability in industries such as healthcare, education, and financial services, where data portability could significantly impact consumer welfare.

The Centre's filing emphasises the need for sector-specific data portability requirements. In industries that are highly regulated, such as healthcare, education, and financial services, targeted data portability requirements could help ensure compliance with existing regulations while also benefiting consumers.

The filing by the Centre for Data Innovation is available for public review. It provides a comprehensive analysis of the potential benefits and challenges of data portability, offering valuable insights for policymakers as they consider data portability mandates. The Centre's comments to the FTC underscore the importance of tailoring data portability requirements to specific industries to maximise consumer benefits while minimising potential challenges.