Two California legislators have introduced a bill which could take the strongest stand in the country on retailer responsibility for consumer data breaches.

Assemblyman Roger Dickinson (D-Sacramento), chairman of the Assembly Banking and Finance Committee, introduced AB 1710 along with Assemblyman Bob Wieckowski (D-Fremont), chairman of the Assembly Judiciary Committee.

 "Recent breaches emphasized the need for stronger consumer protections and awareness. The retailers affected by the recent mega data breaches are not the first nor will they be the last," Dickinson said when introducing the measure on April 3.

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