The Saving Privacy Act, aimed at curbing federal surveillance of Americans’ financial data, is gaining momentum. Backers argue the government has overreached, violating privacy rights without effectively targeting criminals. Provisions include repealing key financial reporting laws and strengthening Fourth Amendment protections. Supporters highlight the need to protect personal financial data while enabling authorities to pursue criminals within constitutional limits.

Saving Privacy Act Gains Support in Fight Against Financial Surveillance

The Saving Privacy Act has gained momentum with the backing of Senator Rick Scott (R-FL), who announced his support on Oct. 22 in Washington D.C. The bill, originally introduced by Senator Mike Lee (R-UT), aims to curb government overreach into Americans’ financial data, addressing what Scott called a “massive overreach” and a “gross violation” of privacy.

The senator from Florida described:

Big government has no place in law-abiding Americans’ personal finances. It is a massive overreach of the government and a gross violation of their privacy.

“That is why I am teaming up with Senator Lee so that we can protect Americans’ personal financials for good. Our Saving Privacy Act will allow federal agencies to go after criminals while also protecting innocent Americans’ data. This is commonsense legislation, and I am urging my colleagues to support its immediate passage,” he explained.

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