The law on government protection is concerned with the rights of citizens to defend themselves against actions by governments that violate their rights. Equal protection as well as privacy laws and civil liberties are some examples.
When consumers feel that a private company has violated their rights as consumers, they may turn to the state www.mcalisterhallam.com/2023/06/07/government-protection-law attorney general or another agency to bring a civil lawsuit against the company. If the violations result in serious consequences, federal agencies (such as the Consumer Product Safety Commission or the Food and Drug Administration) may also file a lawsuit against the company who committed the offense.
Many states have consumer protection laws in place however federal legislation is deficient. For example, while Europe has an extensive data protection law called the General Data Protection Regulation that requires companies to obtain permission before using personal information and gives consumers the right to access and control their data however, the United States only has a collection of statutes with acronyms such as HIPAA, FCRA, GLBA, FERPA and ECPA.
The APRA will prioritise the interests and rights of consumers over those of private companies and allow them to sue. A new Maryland law would also ban the selling of personal information and require data minimization in order to protect privacy.
Equal protection laws ensure a state treats its citizens equally and does not discriminate based on differences that are irrelevant to a legitimate public purpose. For instance, the Constitution’s guarantee of equal protection in the workplace prevents employers from discriminating against employees because of their race or ethnicity.
