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California Assembly Unanimously Approves AB 1779

SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- The California Credit Union League scored a significant legislative victory yesterday, when AB 1779, which forces retailers and government to take responsibility for consumer data breaches, was unanimously approved by the state's assembly by a 75-0 bipartisan vote.

By Heather Anderson | Updated on April 23, 2008

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The California Credit Union League scored a significant legislative victory yesterday, when AB 1779, which forces retailers and government to take responsibility for consumer data breaches, was unanimously approved by the state’s assembly by a 75-0 bipartisan vote.

Introduced by Sacramento Assemblyman Dave Jones, the data security bill is the league’s second attempt at the legislation. An identical bill, AB 779, passed the assembly and senate last year, but was subsequently vetoed by Governor Schwarzenegger.

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