Over the last decade, data collection, sale, and distribution practices have become more commonplace, lucrative, and precise. User information is increasingly commodified with little to no user consent, control, or privacy. Despite the purported benefits, more than 80% of the public nationwide says that the risks of data collection practices outweigh the benefits
Local Government
Strengthening the Public Information Act Through Required Response Legislation
In theory, the Texas Public Information Act is a powerful tool that allows Texans to probe their government’s dealings. However, in practice, the law falls short due, in part, to the absence of any meaningful accountability mechanism. Key points The Texas Public Information Act (TPIA) sets forth an aspirational framework to guarantee the public’s right...
September 28, 2022