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On the recordMay 9, 2011
I am not aware, Mr. Chairman, of any legal requirement that a company that is in possession of your personal data...secure that data in any particular way.
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Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont

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Leahy questions the legal requirements for companies to secure personal data.

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