Data Privacy and User Consent

The key insight is that user data privacy is paramount when it comes to tech companies, especially those with international engagements. Companies must obtain specific and express consent from users before transferring their data to any government, be it domestic or foreign. This requirement is crucial and should not be buried in vague contractual agreements. The focus should be on who owns individual user data and ensuring that data privacy is respected across all tech companies, regardless of nationality. Not obtaining user consent for data transfer reveals the real issue of data privacy, which should ideally garner bipartisan support.