How D.C. Is Reacting to Apple CEO Tim Cook's Privacy Push

The transcript discusses Tim Cook's op-ed in Time magazine, advocating for comprehensive federal privacy legislation and a data broker registry at the FTC. It highlights the challenges in passing such legislation, the role of tech companies like Apple, Facebook, and Google, and the influence of lobbying. The discussion also covers the potential impact of federal standards on state laws, with a focus on the legislative process and timeline.

How do lobbyists influence the legislative process regarding privacy issues?

What role does public pressure play in shaping privacy legislation according to the text?

In what ways might the proposed federal privacy legislation impact state laws?