HFSC Tackles Consumer Data Ownership
Today’s HFSC Fintech Task Force Hearing featured an appearance by Full Committee Chairwoman Waters (D-CA) arguing against consumer opt-out. Although her statement was focused on privacy given the nature of the hearing, it may have broader implications for other financial services issues, including overdrafts. The hearing also featured bipartisan support for the CFPB’s consumer data ownership ANPR (see FSM Report DATA), with Ranking Member Davidson (R-OH) highlighting the need to read consent narrowly and provide “property rights” for consumers over their financial data. Rep. Davidson indicated that he is also developing a bill to secure those rights.