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Janice Schakowsky: “I want to be in control of my information. I never opted in.”

On the recordOctober 2, 2017
I want to be in control of my information. I never opted in.
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Janice Schakowsky
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Schakowsky expresses frustration over lack of consumer consent regarding personal information.

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