Former Iowa State Representative Christina Bohannan (D) voted against legislation giving consumers greater control over their personal information while reportedly holding up to $280,000 of stock in three of the nation’s largest technology companies.
The Iowa Legislature approved the consumer data privacy measure by a 91-2 vote, with Bohannan one of only two voting against it.
The legislation gave Iowans the right to access and delete certain personal data, allowed consumers to opt out of targeted advertising and the sale of their personal information, and required certain large businesses to comply with consumer-data protection requirements.
Bohannan gave no explanation for her vote against it.
Her opponent, U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks...
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