Protecting personal data is becoming increasingly relevant as technology continues to advance. But many countries fail to meet the urgency of building the necessary legal protection. This Comment analyzes why current data privacy law in the United States is insufficient to shield the data of more than three hundred million citizens. Without comprehensive data privacy law, the sensitive data of Americans are at frequent security risk. Combating this risk is imperative. To do so, as this Comment will explain, the United States needs to learn from European, namely Swiss, advancement and pass comprehensive legislation. The American Data Privacy and Protection Act represents its best chance.
