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Murphy measure to protect consumers’ sensitive data advances in Senate
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DES PLAINES – State Senator Laura Murphy is leading a comprehensive measure to protect consumers’ data and shield them from targeted advertisements.
“By placing guardrails around consumers’ personal information, we eliminate companies’ ability to collect and sell the most sensitive data of Illinoisans,” said Murphy (D-Des Plaines). “We then put the power in the hands of the people to take any additional action to protect their data and correct inaccuracies about their data.”
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Murphy bill to protect households from increase in O’Hare airplane noise passes Senate
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SPRINGFIELD – More people who live near O’Hare and Midway could soon be eligible for sound insulation programs through legislation led by State Senator Laura Murphy.
“With the ongoing expansion and upgrades at O’Hare Airport, we must be proactive in adjusting to the traffic this expansion will bring,” said Murphy (D-Des Plaines). “Increased air traffic means increased noise, so this legislation recognizes that we should be providing insulation to any new households that need it.”
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Murphy aims to strengthen Illinois consumer data protection through new legislation
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SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Laura Murphy is advancing legislation to provide consumers in Illinois with rights to their personal data online.
“Private companies should not have limitless control over the personal data of consumers, and should face consequences if they violate consumer privacy,” said Murphy (D-Des Plaines). “Consumers have a right to know what data is being collected and the steps they can take to limit the use of their data.”
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Murphy bill to improve victim privacy in Illinois courtrooms
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SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Laura Murphy has introduced legislation to strengthen victim and witness privacy from unauthorized videos while in the courtroom.
“The witnesses and victims who testify in court deserve extensive protections and should never be made to feel intimidated by being filmed without their knowledge,” said Murphy (D-Des Plaines). “This legislation protects the privacy and safety of those taking the stand, by making sure only media with advance approval can take video.”
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Welcome
Thank you for visiting my legislative website. I am proud to serve as the State Senator from Illinois' 28th District, and hope you will find this site a useful resource in keeping up-to-date with what is happening in our district and in Springfield. Please contact either of my offices with questions or ways I can better serve you.
It is my honor to represent you in Springfield.
Sincerely,
Laura Murphy
State Senator, 28th District
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Office Info
Springfield Office:
307 Capitol Building
Springfield, IL 62706
(217) 782-3875
District Office:
1645 S. River Rd., Suite 7
Des Plaines, Illinois 60018
(847) 718-1110
