On July 7, the National Association of Attorneys General sent a letter to Congressional leaders, signed by 47 state attorneys general, expressing the importance of respecting states' authority to protect against data breaches and identity theft. The letter cautioned against federal preemption, stating that "it is important that any federal legislation ensure that states can continue to enforce breach notification requirements under their own state laws."

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