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On the recordMarch 18, 2015
My concern is that these types of arrangements could result in private companies in effect reaping the financial benefits of collecting personal data, but the costs could still be spread or socialized among consumers and taxpayers if they underestimate the risks.
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Richard Blumenthal
Democratic · Connecticut

Editor's note · Context

Blumenthal expresses concern over companies benefiting financially while consumers bear the costs.

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