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Press ReleaseNeutral2026-05-04

RELEASE: Congressman Cloud Reintroduces the You Own the Data Act (YODA)

Michael Cloud
Michael Cloud
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This press release from Representative Michael Cloud (R-TX) was published on 2026-05-04 and titled "RELEASE: Congressman Cloud Reintroduces the You Own the Data Act (YODA)". It focuses on taxes and touches on technology.

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RELEASE: Congressman Cloud Reintroduces the You Own the Data Act (YODA)

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, May 4th, Congressman Michael Cloud reintroduced the You Own the Data Act (YODA), reaffirming personal ownership of user data, prohibiting companies from collecting and selling private data without consent, and giving Americans tools to protect their privacy. Big Tech has commodified personal data as a product to be sold for profit. YODA [ ] The post RELEASE: Congressman Cloud Reintroduces the You Own the Data Act (YODA) appeared first on Cloud .
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